Like what seasonings do you use, how long does it take you, is the oil reusable, best size vs amount of oil...etc
2006-10-03 06:53:53 · 8 answers · asked by ahottmess 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
ok here goes....
we dont season ours, the best to use is a butterball turkey....dont need seasoning...
and we found the seasoning injections dont disperse thru the bird too well and the spot you inject becomes hard and unedable..
takes 3 1/2 minutes per pound of turkey...from the time you drop the turkey in...
we do not reuse the oil unless its something made the same day like another turkey or maybe french fries...USE PEANUT OIL (unless someone is allergic to pnut oil)
and here is something you definately need to do.... while the turkey is still in wrapper, put in turkey frying pot, cover with water, take the turkey out and make a mark where the water comes to after removing the turkey...that is the mark you will pour your oil to...make sure to fry your turkey out in the yard, not inside or on a deck, as it does splatter...and if you dont follow the above steps for measuring your oil, you could overflow your hot oil and catch the oil on fire....
2006-10-03 07:02:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First lesson. Place the plastic wrapped turkey in the deep fryer while it is empty. Then fill the deep fryer with water and remove the turkey. This will show you just how much oil will be needed in the fryer before you put the turkey in.
As for the seasoning, we always get the buttery Cajun inject-able seasoning. It works the best.
If you do not measure the amount of oil before you start, the deep fryer will over flow and set your yard on fire.
Yes you can reuse the oil as long as you filter it after use and refrigerate it. It is best to use 100% peanut oil as you can heat it up the hottest without it burning.
We have been using a deep fryer to fry turkeys for years and they taste wonderful. But beware, after you fry one and you have a few guests over, they will want to be invited back every time you make one.
2006-10-03 14:06:57 · answer #2 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We bought a turkey fryer, and decided not to use it because of all the fire warnings! Follow instructions carefully, keep it away from the house, have an extinguisher ready, and don't overfill the pot with peanut oil. Do a test run by filling with water first and then putting the turkey in to see if it will overflow. Not more than a 12 lb. turkey. Use gloves when you fry and lower it slowly because the oil will crackle and start bubbling up.
Good luck! We sold ours. We just used it for boiling crab.
2006-10-03 14:02:20 · answer #3 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Make sure you have enough oil (peanut) to cover the turkey! But ...remember you're going to have "displacement" when you put the turkey into the pot.
2. Make sure the oil is hot enough ...buy a thermometer and USE it.
3. Trust me .... you cannot fry a turkey if there is wind blowing and your cooking area is not protected from it, so be sure to use an area (outside of course) that is protected from the wind.
4. Buy a turkey injector and squart something of your choice into the bird ... this gives a nice flavor and color.
Good luck, when done properly they are really good.
2006-10-03 14:07:29 · answer #4 · answered by Ham Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful, this is great stuff but quite dangerous.
Best solution is to add seasoning to you oil when still cold and let it season the oil as it heats up - best is black pepper, red pepper and white pepper. Depending on how much spice you like in your food you can put in a lot - as much a one cup of each pepper!
The pepper will make the oil spicier over time so if you will use the oil again later do not use too much the first time.
2006-10-03 14:07:48 · answer #5 · answered by JFB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deep Fired Turkey Rocks! =o)
Seasonings includes with recipe. Cook time=40 minutes, with a 10-15 lb. bird. Yes, I would strain and reuse the oil. Use water to measure the exacty amount of oil first, to avoid spillage. (Directions included with the recipe.)
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_20674,00.html
2006-10-03 14:01:18 · answer #6 · answered by Litnut on 8th 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get turkey marinade injection kits at the grocery store. Usually kept near the hot sauces and other marinades. Just use the needle to inject the marinade into the different areas of the turkey...the bottle should have a picture that shows you where.
I also scrub my turkey with a salt and pepper mixture...inside and out.
2006-10-03 13:57:48 · answer #7 · answered by dabean003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-03 13:55:40 · answer #8 · answered by tinkerbell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋