Deep Fryer - How to Deep Fry a Turkey

You have an extra five gallons of peanut oil sitting around the house? Why not use it to fry a turkey?

Deep fried turkey is moist and delicious and not oily. The skin instantly and Sears focuses on the turkey juices to the juiciest turkey you already have. It cooks quickly to 350 degrees for about 3 ? minutes per pound. This is a turkey of 12 pounds in less than 40 minutes. You still have time to cook two turkeys, if you want. No more waking up at dawn to put the turkey in the oven. Frying a turkey will also free up oven space for side dishes. If your oven space is limited, think of how much room you have, without a turkey in there.

What you need to fry a turkey:

Deep Fryer - You can buy all the configuration of a kit or you can buy everything separately. Make sure your pot is about 40-60 liters. The burner should be large enough to hold this pot securely. Most burners use a propane tank as a fuel source and are not included in the kits.

Candy Thermometer - having an accurate thermometer is important to ensure that the turkey cooks properly and to avoid a fire. Candy thermometers are long and usually have a clip so you can attach them to the side of the vessel. Most kits include a Deep Fryer thermometer.

Meat Thermometer - After cooking your bird for 3 1 / 2 minutes per pound it will be done. If you have trouble keeping the oil temperature constant, then you may need a meat thermometer. The turkey is done when the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

Gloves and safety glasses Oven - splattering oil is very dangerous. Oven gloves and safety glasses are a must. Fire Extinguisher - This is just a precaution, but better safe than sorry. Make sure the fire extinguisher is made for grease fires.

How to prepare for its first deep frying:

Choose a turkey no larger than 12 pounds. If this is not enough to feed your guests, then get two turkeys. Even if you have a pot large enough to cook a larger turkey remember that you will have to lift it over a pan of hot oil. A turkey will cook 12 pounds in less than 40 minutes to cook two (24 pounds of turkey) can still be done in well under two hours and think of all the leftovers you have.

Remove the giblets and neck from inside the turkey. Remove any pop-up timers or links plastic leg. The feet should be tied with butchers twine to not touch the side of the pot while cooking. Do not stuff your turkey.

Thaw the turkey in the refrigerator for several days before cooking. Do not thaw a turkey out of the fridge, this is a great way to grow bacteria.

Stuffing and gravy - When frying a turkey stuffing should be done outside the bird. Also plan alternative ways to make gravy. You do not have access to turkey fat, as you would for roasting a turkey. Frying up the kids and neck in a pan is a solution or to save a bit of chicken fat in a meal before a few days before Thanksgiving. And remember that a fried turkey requires less sauce, why not dry like the roast turkey in the oven, though this does not help your mashed potatoes.

Caution Deep frying a turkey is dangerous and should be used properly:

The fryer Turkey has to be out on a flat surface. Do not deep fry a turkey in a garage or a garage. Always keep a fire extinguisher (rated for grease fires) nearby. Great oven mitts or a fireplace gloves should be used. Always wear eye protection and full face protection would be even better. A solder mask is probably an exaggeration, but it would be fun for your guests.

When lowering the turkey into the oil, remove from heat. And we can not allow these people, especially children and pets near the turkey cooker.

Follow these safety tips and use common sense and your turkey frying experience will be safe and successful.

Now that you know the basics of frying a turkey, you're probably ready to buy a turkey fryer.

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