Deep Frying Turkey & How to.
Deep frying a turkey may sound like a strange concept, but trust me, it doesn't come out like you'd think. Deep fried turkey is moist and delicious and not at all greasy!
Deep fried turkey Wow Yummy and moist!
You Will Need
In addition to a turkey, you'll need a 40 or 60 quart pot with basket or turkey
frying hardware, plus a propane gas tank and burner, a candy/deep fry
thermometer, a meat thermometer and lots of oil. Use oils that have a high smoke
point, such as corn, peanut or canola oils.
You should also keep a fire extinguisher and plenty of heavy duty pot holders nearby. An injector to add marinades and seasonings to the meat is also good to have, although you can make a plain turkey without it.
As far as the turkey itself goes, smaller birds work better for frying. Try not to go over 15 pounds.
For the most flavorful birds, Before cooking you can inject the turkey with your favorite marinade (see below) and/or rub it with a dry spice rub. You will also need about 3 1/2 - 5 gallons of oil in which to fry the turkey (see "How To Fry" Below).
Where to Fry
Because so much oil is flammable, you should never fry a turkey indoors. Place
the fryer, outdoors, on a level dirt or grassy area. Avoid frying on wood decks,
which could catch fire. You will also want to avoid concrete surfaces, unless
you don't mind oil stains. Always keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
Before You Fry
Before beginning, (and before you even season or marinate your turkey) determine
the amount of oil you'll need by placing the turkey in the basket (or on the
hanger, depending on the type of fryer you are using) and putting this in the
pot. Add water until it reaches about two inches above the turkey. Remove the
turkey and note the water level by using a ruler to measure the distance from
the top of the pot to the surface of the water. Remove the water and thoroughly
dry the pot.
How to fry
Using the candy thermometer to determine temperature, heat the oil to about
325°F and no higher than 350°F. This usually takes between 20 to 30 minutes.
Once the oil is hot enough, place the turkey in the basket or on the turkey
hanger (follow instructions that came with your turkey frying kit) and slowly
lower it into the pot.
With whole turkeys, you can estimate on about three minutes per pound to cook. Remove turkey and check the temperature with meat thermometer. The temperature should reach 170° F. in the breast and 180° F. in the thigh.
Give a try at Deep Fried Turkey but be careful!