Deep Fried Turkey

[Huntington Point]

Since Thanksgiving is coming up who has some hints or tips on frying a turkey. Also instructions on frying times. Ok, ready set go.

[DUCKAHOLIC]

here ya go slick




ALLOW POULTRY TO THAW COMPLETELY - Very important!
NEVER, EVER INSERT FROZEN OR PARTIALLY FROZEN POULTRY INTO HOT OIL! Doing so will cause a violent boil over and grease fire! Before each use always test the thermometer to insure it is working properly!

FAILURE TO PROPERLY MEASURE THE OIL USING THIS PROCEDURE MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR FIRE DAMAGE

Place thawed turkey on poultry rack and place in empty, cold pot. POT SHOULD BE COMPLETE EMPTY. DO NOT ADD OIL.
Fill pot with water until turkey is covered.
Remove turkey and rack from pot. Mark the water level. This is the amount of oil you will need to fry this particular turkey.
Repeat above steps for each turkey you fry. Since each turkey is a different size, the amount of oil needed will be different.
NEVER INSERT A TURKEY INTO A POT BEFORE PROPERLY MEASURING USING THE STEPS ABOVE.



Clean and dry poultry inside & out, removing giblets and neck, and trimming away all excess fat and skin.
Make sure opening around the neck cavity is wide and clear. . .very important!
Make a 1-inch cut in the skin at the leg-thigh joints. This allows oil to drain when poultry is done...
very important!
Rub poultry with seasonings. Use poultry seasoning, Cajun seasonings or salt & pepper
Push plunger down slowly while pulling injector out of meat to give even distribution of seasoning.
Place turkey upside down on rack, with legs facing up, no batter required. Remember, poultry legs facing up.
Hint: If using a liquid marinade, inject into poultry at various points on the breast, thighs, and drumstick.

Hint: When using a dry powder marinade, mix with orange juice instead of water. The acidity in the orange juice enhances the marinade plus acts as a meat tenderizer.

Hint: Try injecting your favorite beer, wine, or sherry mixed with worcestershire into chickens prior to frying or grilling. The results are spectacular!


When poultry is lowered into hot oil, it will cause the oil to splatter from a furious boil. This can cause severe burns; therefore, we recommended wearing gloves, a long-sleeved shirt, shoes and safety goggles.

Pour peanut oil into pot and attach thermometer to the top edge, making sure the stem of the thermometer is in the oil at least one inch... very important!
Typical oil amounts are:
26-Qt. - - - - - 2.75 Gallons
30-Qt. - - - - - - - - 3 Gallons
34-Qt. - - - - - - - - 4 Gallons
Following instructions, light the gas cooker and set at a low flame.
Carefully place the pot on the cooker and adjust the flame higher.
Heat oil to 325 – 350°F. Depending on the amount of oil used & weather conditions, it may take from 15 to 25 minutes for the oil to reach 325°F. Optimum frying temperature is 350°F.
When oil reaches 350°F, reduce heat by turning regulator valve.
Attach grab hook to the top loop of the rack. Wearing gloves, very slowly & carefully lower poultry into pot. It may take 60-90 seconds to completely lower poultry into the oil!

WARNING: DO NOT DROP THE TURKEY INTO THE OIL! This could cause a boil-over resulting in a serious grease fire! SLOWLY lower the poultry into the oil.

WARNING: After passing 450°F, cooking oil can heat up rapidly to its flashpoint of spontaneous combustion, which is a serious grease fire! Therefore, never leave cooker unattended!

After passing 450°F, cooking oil can heat up rapidly to its flashpoint of spontaneous combustion, which is a serious grease fire! Therefore, never leave cooker unattended!
After cooking temperature is achieved, reduce the flame in order to maintain a constant temperature while cooking.
Control frying temperature by turning the valve on the hose & regulator assembly.

WARNING: Constantly monitor the thermometer!

When poultry is done, turn cooker off at the tank. Leaving pot on cooker, place grab hook through top loop of the rack and very carefully remove rack with poultry from pot.
Place rack with poultry on absorbent paper and allow to drain for few minutes.
Carefully remove poultry from rack and place on platter.

WARNINGS WORTH REPEATING:
- Make sure poultry is completely thawed!
- DO NOT insert frozen or partially frozen poultry into hot oil!
- Slowly lower poultry into the hot oil. This may take 60 to 90 seconds.
- DO NOT DROP poultry into the hot oil!
- Cooking must be monitored at all times. Do not permit cooking temperature to exceed 350°F.
- DO NOT leave pot and cooker unattended! Always monitor the thermometer!
- Always test thermometer prior to cooking!
- DO NOT use lid when frying. Use lid only when the pot is being used for other types of cooking such as boiling soups, stews, gumbos; or steaming vegetables and seafood.
- This unit gets very hot! DO NOT TOUCH! Keep children and pets at a safe distance while cooking and afterwards during the cool down period.
- Allow 2 hours for the oil to cool down before handling or cleanup.

After turkey is completely in the oil, remove grab hook from rack. Inserting the poultry will reduce the temperature of the oil. Slowly increase the heat so that the temperature of the oil will come back to 325-350°F This will take several minutes. Monitor the thermometer to maintain this temperature. (Chilly conditions may prevent the temperature from returning to 350°F If so, just add 3-4 minutes to overall cooking time.)
Fry turkey for 3 to 3 1/2 minutes per pound or until golden brown. (Ex: a 15 pound turkey will take between 45 and 50 minutes to cook.) Turkeys over 18 pounds typically take 60 minutes.

[teul2]

Ok, ^^^^^ in short.

Thaw turkey fully. (frozen bird + hot oil = Me in the fire truck on the way to your house)
Pat down with a towel and remove as much moisture as possible.
Wipe down in the oil you plan to cook in (peanut). This is to allow the Tonys to stick.
Coat turkey in Tony's. Original only. You can not put to much on. All the extra will fall off anyway.
Stuff as many onions as you can get in the cavity. Makes for a happy surprise.
Cook 3 mins per pound plus 5 minutes at 325 degrees.

[jburt80]

Everybody has their own way of doing it, so here's mine.

Completely thaw the turkey (of course).
The night before you're gonna fry it, rub it down with Tony Chachere (or salt). I like to inject mine with the Tony Chachere Creole Butter Injection. Use the whole bottle.

Heat the oil to about 380 (because it will drop when the turkey is dropped in it). Cook the turkey at 350 for 3.5 minutes per pound.

Enjoy!!

[tuscaloosahunter]

I realize I'm a little late, but I thought I'd add mine to help out next year. I do one every year, but did it a little differently this time. I must say it turned out to be quite possibly the best turkey ever.

I rub the whole bird down with Tony's. I inject it with a homemade marinade consisting of:

1 stick of butter
4 oz liquid crab boil
4 oz lemon juice
2 oz bottle of Reese onion juice
2 oz bottle of Reese garlic juice
I tbs Louisiana hot sauce
1tsp Cayenne

Always inject the night before and then store in fridge or cooler. I cook mine between 325 and 350 per pound plus 5 minutes.