Deep fried thanksgiving turkey

[Jdawg84]

Who has done it before? How was it? Thinking about doing it this year

 

[Tristicus]

SHITS GOOD JUST DON'T BURN IT




srsly

 

[QueBert]

I absolutely hate Turkey, I don't even eat it on Thanksgiving. But my Bro In Law does a deep fried one every year. I tried some, and it wasn't as bad as regular Turkey. The skin was crunchy and had flavor and the meat was real tender. While I'm still not a huge fan, it's the only way I'll eat Turkey.

 

[spidey07]

SHITS GOOD JUST DON'T BURN IT




srsly

Yep, very, very easy to over do the turkey or burn it. Keep a close eye on your oil temp. Check bird temp with a thermometer, it will rise extremely fast once it gets close. You have a window of maybe 5 minutes between good and overdone/burnt. The burnt aspect has to do with your oil temp.

And for the love of god, turn off the burner when you put the bird in and don't put in too much oil.

 

[Anubis]

SHITS GOOD JUST DON'T BURN IT




srsly

also don't set your house on fire. lots of stupid people do that every year

 

[UberNeuman]

SHITS GOOD JUST DON'T BURN IT




srsly

Maybe it is, but I believe he was asking about deep fried turkey...

 

[Nintendesert]

I prefer to rotisserie my turkey.

 

[zinfamous]

fried turkey is awesome. Done it a few times.

Smoking it, however, is waaaaaaay better.

 

[Tristicus]

also don't set your house on fire. lots of stupid people do that every year

Why would you do this inside? Get an outside cooker. $100 in vegetable oil. Nice big ol' turkey. YUM YUM.

 

[Jdawg84]

How long does the bird have to cook in the oil boys?

 

[Zebo]

Google specs. stuff is good. Way more moist.

 

[ponyo]

fried turkey is awesome. Done it a few times.

Smoking it, however, is waaaaaaay better.

Yup. Had peanut oil fried turkey. It's good and better than oven roasted. But smoked turkey is the best. It's cheaper, easier, and way less dangerous than frying a turkey.

 

[GRHawk]

I just got finished putting together one of these:http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Sho...1271/-1530748&cm_sp=FallHarvestSaleOct2010_HM, when I came in and saw this thread. Will try a Turkey next week.

 

[TecHNooB]

arteries.. hardening..

 

[Net]

very good and juicy.

not fried like most people think of fried. it locks in all the juices and makes it the most turkey you'll have.

 

[Zebo]

arteries.. hardening..

Everything in moderation. Once a year aint gonna kill ya

 

[cKGunslinger]

How long does the bird have to cook in the oil boys?

About 3 minutes per pound for a good-sized bird.

 

[Anubis]

Why would you do this inside? Get an outside cooker. $100 in vegetable oil. Nice big ol' turkey. YUM YUM.

notice i said STUPID PEOPLE

lots dont do it inside who set their house on fire, they do it on their deck which is made of WOOD, or simply too close to the house

 

[Old Hippie]

Who has done it before? How was it? Thinking about doing it this year

I've been deep frying for 7-8 yrs and it's the best tasting turkey I've ever had.

 

[slag]

Why would you do this inside? Get an outside cooker. $100 in vegetable oil. Nice big ol' turkey. YUM YUM.

Because there are a lot of idgits who do it in their garages to block the wind. Garage catches on fire, people rush inside to save the beer, breathe in smoke, and die.

 

[dawp]

Why would you do this inside? Get an outside cooker. $100 in vegetable oil. Nice big ol' turkey. YUM YUM.

people tend to get the oil too hot, and when they put the bird in, it boils over and the oil splashes all over the place, on fire.

also will happen if they don't thaw the bird first. frozen turkey+hot oil=major fire.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=fried+turkey+fires

 

[slag]

We did the fried turkey thing for a few years (4-5 years) and its lost its luster. I think the turkey just tastes better when cooked in the oven plus you get all the wonderful smells throughout the house. I think we are going to oven roast one this year and I'll smoke one also. I need to look up the smoking times for an 8-10 lb bird.

 

[brainhulk]

turducken > fried turkey

 

[sao123]

Why would you do this inside? Get an outside cooker. $100 in vegetable oil. Nice big ol' turkey. YUM YUM.

electric turkey friers will not burn your house down... propane on the other hand... will.


we do both on thanksgiving.

 

[Wyndru]

Delicious, but have an extinguisher ready. There is nothing worse on thanksgiving than standing in your back yard waiting for the fire dept.