Deep Fried Turkey Instructions

Deep frying turkey is probably one of the best ways to cook turkey and enjoy it. Deep frying should not be done on the stove as this could be quite messy. It is best done outdoors with the help of a deep fryer for turkey. It may sound quite easy to do, but it is not so. It needs to be done following some instructions and procedures or else it could be dangerous since there is the use of hot oil involved. It is best that you get yourself a turkey fryer for enjoying the perfectly deep-fried turkey. Deep frying also help retain the moisture and imparts a better taste to the cooked turkey.

How to Deep Fry a Turkey

Before you prepare, you must get yourself the required frying equipment that can be set up outdoors. You may buy a turkey frying kit or get a large frying pot for this purpose. A turkey frying kit would include a large pot, fry thermometer, a turkey stand and a lift hook. Having a turkey fryer kit makes it a lot easier to fry turkey. Also arrange for some cooking oil, preferably peanut oil that you will need to use as the turkey frying oil. Following are step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients
One 10-15 pound turkey
4-5 gallons of peanut oil
8-16 ounces of liquid seasoning (marinade)
26 quart (at least) pot
Burner & propane tank
Oil thermometer
Meat thermometer
Turkey stand
Lengthy hook
asbestos gloves

Step# 1: Prepare the Turkey
You will need to prepare the turkey at least an hour or two before you start frying it. Begin with allowing the turkey to thaw thoroughly. Once it has thawed you will need to wash and clean the turkey, even from inside. Then, dry the turkey thoroughly and prepare the marinade. You can prepare a marinade of your choice and either season the turkey or inject it into the meat. Give the turkey enough time to soak in the marinade.

Step# 2: Prepare the Burner
The most important thing to do for burner preparation is to determine the amount of oil that would be required to deep fry turkey. For this, you can place the turkey in the large pot after thawing and washing, pour water into the pot until it reached a level just two inches above the turkey. Remove the turkey and mark this level as this is the amount of oil that you would require. Empty the pot and dry it thoroughly as oil is going to be heated in it and if it remains wet, it could lead to serious damage. Once you have ascertained that the pot is thoroughly dry, place it on the burner, pour the required amount of oil and begin heating the oil for around 30 minutes. Use an oil thermometer to track the temperature. The oil should be heated to around 325°F.

Step# 3: Frying the Turkey
Once the oil is heated to the desired temperature, turn the burner off, place the turkey on the turkey hanger and very slowly lower it into the pot. Once it is placed in the pot, turn the burner on and get it to a temperature of 350°F. A ten pound turkey will take around 35 minutes to cook thoroughly, so estimate the time for cooking as per the weight of the turkey. Once you see that it is done, turn off the burner, slowly remove the turkey from the pot and drain it. Wait for it to cool before carving or eating.

These instructions need to be followed to deep fry turkey in the right manner. Take all precautions required to avoid accidents and enjoy your deep-fried turkey.