Deep Fried Turkey

[JediJaida]

Like I asked before, is it feasible to cut it up first, then fry?

[megomania]

Only way I'll eat it. Once you have turkey deep fried, you'll never want it any other way, kids-- I also highly recommend the deep fried twinkie-- 450 crunchy, gooey calories of Hostess goodness. OMG

SC

Deep fried Oreos are awesome as well!

[Mikey]

Deep fried stuffing would probably be better than the turkey

[cugini]

i love the way you guys do things... im already 19 stone not sure what that is in pounds but all this deep fried talk im pilling it on just thinking about deep fried stuffing haha
can you guys tell me about some typical american / canadian christmas food, id love to try some new things this year, thats if i can get the same type of foods here

thanks

[cugini]

sorry when i say here... im in the uk
thanks

[Mikey]

i love the way you guys do things... im already 19 stone not sure what that is in pounds but all this deep fried talk im pilling it on just thinking about deep fried stuffing haha
can you guys tell me about some typical american / canadian christmas food, id love to try some new things this year, thats if i can get the same type of foods here

thanks

Our typical Christmas dinners are usually similar to our Thanksgiving dinners ...

Turkey or Ham
Taters with gravy
maybe some corn
and finished off with some pumpkin pie

[warlock664]

I've been deep frying the Thanksgiving Day turkey for 10+ years now; I wouldn't have it any other way! As long as you're smart, it isn't dangerous at all. Just be sure the turkey is completely thawed before dipping it in the oil. I always set up on the patio, away from any overhang. IIRC, the temperature for deep frying is 325, with recommendation of 3.5 minutes per pound. I always go 10-15 minutes over that just to be safe. Keep checking on the temp every 5 minutes or so and adjust the flame if needed (my fryer works with a standard propane tank). Here are some pics from a couple of years ago:

Thawed turkey, prepared with rub and creole butter sauce injected:



The fryer, pre-heated to 325:



Turkey immersed and cooking in peanut oil:



It's done!



Doesn't it look delicious?



Mmmmmmmmm!



Clean up is a bit of a hassle, but I've gotten really good at it. I strain the oil and re-bottle it (it's amazing, you recover nearly all of it), freeze it, and use it once more, sometimes for Christmas.

[Bill]

sorry when i say here... im in the uk
thanks

The UK? That's a culinary tragedy, my friend.

[mikeoz]

My brother-in-law deep fries a turkey when we have Thanksgiving at his house. It's really good, but I miss the stuffing being cooked inside the turkey. Apparently, you're not supposed to deep fry a turkey with stuffing in the cavity.

[Hector]

Warlock...thanks for posting those awesome pictures...you are beginning to look like me now...keep up the good work...

Now invite me to your upcoming Thanksgiving, dammit...