please some explain frying whole turkey in a turkey fryer. chefs are turning in their graves, turkey wings or legs i can understand but a whole turkey! its not esven healthy or can imagen tasty just a horrible fatty bird.
2007-11-13 01:05:24 · 14 answers · asked by Maid In Britain 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I felt the same way you do until I tried a piece of deep fried turkey. It was the moistest, juiciest piece I've ever had. The oil is so hot when the turkey goes in that it crisps the skin immediately so that all the juices stay inside and the cooking time is much less so there's no time for the turkey to dry out. The meat of the turkey is just like it is roasted only a little bit more tender - it's not fatty at all.
The down side of a fried turkey is that the bird just isn't as pretty as a roasted turkey and there's no juices and pan scrapings to make into a tasty gravy afterward. Don't be afraid to try a piece if someone makes a deep fried turkey - it's delicious.
2007-11-13 01:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by Susan G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, actually, its not greasy or oily.
If you do it right its a great way to get a crispy skin, and a moist inside.
But doing this without caution can be hazardous.
Think about it...
15 pound turkey
gallons of hot oil....
yeah
If you decide to fry your turkey, get a good fryer, you can buy one. Use Peanut oil as well, its got a high smoking point, and adds a nice flavor to the bird.
As long as its a good bird, and its the right temperature, it will actually deflect the oil instead of absorbing it.
and ALWAYS do this outside
the last thing you need on thanksgiving is a house burning down ;P
So, doing this is expensive for first timers.
Id say 15-20$ for the turkey, 30$ at least for the fryer, and about 7.00$ for the oil, per gallon.
and about 4 gallons of oil soooo
that's about 73 Dollars for it all together, plus sides and whatnot.
2007-11-13 10:06:13 · answer #2 · answered by nevr_let_g0 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is hit or miss when you deep fry a turkey. we used to have a "food day" around the holidays at the place i used to work at. this one guy would always deep fry a turkey and bring it in. without fail, it was the first thing to go!
but then my brother-in-law bought a deep fryer and insisted he fry up a bird for the extended family's Thanksgiving dinner a couple of years back. thankfully my sister-in-law demanded they each cook a turkey their own way. the deep fried one didn't turn out so well.
2007-11-13 09:20:57 · answer #3 · answered by John S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it tastes okay. And it's not as fatty as you might imagine: turkeys are naturally low in fat, and deep frying the whole bird is done at a temperature that keeps the bird from absorbing much of the oil in which it's fried. The oil itself is far less of a problem in our diets than animal fat: deep frying like you're talking about is not done in lard or bacon grease...
I assure you, the meat from such a dish does not taste all greasy and nasty.
And I admit I don't fry my turkey, but roast it the old-fashioned way. I've had turkey prepared by deep frying, and it's okay - I just prefer mine roasted in the oven. What I'm saying is, don't condemn folks who do like theirs deep-fat fried.
2007-11-13 09:19:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not as unhealthy as you'd think it is. The oil is not absorbed, it cooks very quickly, the skin is crispy and it's moist and delicious! I rarely cook a bird any other way now, and many respectable chefs are frying their turkeys too. Don't knock it 'til you try it - really.
2007-11-13 09:17:48 · answer #5 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually the turkey doesn't absorb the oil, as long as it is up to proper temperature! Fried turkey's are very flavorful and very crispy, and not oily at all! Try it before you knock it! You may like it!
2007-11-13 09:09:15 · answer #6 · answered by I hang with the BIG DOGS 4 · 7⤊ 0⤋
The turkey is so much more flavorable and juicy. It will hold in its juices and not the oil. Try it this Thanksgiving!
2007-11-13 09:13:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I fried one on Sunday (to practice for Turkey Day)...and it was wonderful. Not oily at all.....
It only takes 3 minutes per pound to cook, and my oven will be free for everything else to fit in there.
2007-11-13 09:12:45 · answer #8 · answered by Cindy V 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My dad frys them every year. The skin is crispy and the meat is very moist. Yummy.
2007-11-13 09:11:19 · answer #9 · answered by Brandy C 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
all the juices from the turkey stay on the turkey... It is soooooo good... very tender and juicy!!
2007-11-13 09:10:49 · answer #10 · answered by Miss Rhonda 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋