Fried Turkey
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Fry the turkey outside, on level ground , away from all flammable objects such as wooden decks, garages, shrubs, trees, etc. Nothing ruins T-day quicker than the sound of the fire department racing up your street to your house. That being said, fry that bad bird and enjoy! 
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last year we deep fried a turkey for thanks giving. Having said this i think it was the worst tasting turkey ever "Fed it to the dogs". That was not my opinon it was the general concensus. I think we are making two turkeies this year one the ususal way and the other deep fried. We are trying a new method when we deepfry this year hope that does the trick because i here deep fried turkey is some of the best tasting most tender meat you'll ever eat.
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I have fried dozens of birds. Everyone turned out wonderful except for one that was just too big. You are gonna have a hard time with a bird that weighs more than 14 pounds or so. I "tried" one that weighed in at 18 and it was horrible. I have since learned. I will usually fry 2 12 pounders for the 8 people that come over. That way I have leftovers! Even then its only enough to make a few sandwiches......
We have tried fryer chickens, cornish game hens, and even a prime rib. They all come out great but you must use marinade like everyone is saying.....
Aaron
We have tried fryer chickens, cornish game hens, and even a prime rib. They all come out great but you must use marinade like everyone is saying.....
Aaron
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Brine the Turkey overnight, It will be the best Turkey you ever had!!!!
Look for Emerils Brine online, it is a good recipe!!!
Look for Emerils Brine online, it is a good recipe!!!
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Originally posted by rangerfan2.9
last year we deep fried a turkey for thanks giving. Having said this i think it was the worst tasting turkey ever "Fed it to the dogs". .
last year we deep fried a turkey for thanks giving. Having said this i think it was the worst tasting turkey ever "Fed it to the dogs". .
1.. make certain you have enough oil to completely cover the bird
2.. Get the oil up to 375° before you put the bird in and make sure you have enough heat to maintain 360° once the bird is in. A deep-fry/ candy thermometer is essential. Not enough heat and it will be greasy.
3.... 2½ to 3 minutes per pound... no more! I know 25 minutes to cook a 10 lb turkey usually frightens people, but check it with a meat thermometer when it comes out, It should be 190° internal temp to be safe to eat, but try not to go over 200. Overcook it and it'll be dry no matter how much junk you inject
into it.
4.... Start with a young, fresh turkey thats never been frozen.
I have had great results with a fresh bird without using marinades. Frozen Birds can be ok if you use an injection marinade, but IMHO the better meat you start with, the better your results.
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I had deep fried turkey two years ago for the first time and loved it. I think the guy said he deep fried it in peanut oil?? I don't remember for sure but it was definately the most flavorful turkey I've ever had. I usually thing turkey is pretty bland.
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I've only had fried turkey once, but it was excellent. All we did was inject it with about a pound of melted butter, then fried it in peanut oil, and it was easily the best turkey i've ever had. And you can't beat the fried skin. MMMMMM!