Deep Fried Turkey - Page 3

Savor the Stick · 11-06-2012, 02:31 PM

I'm Hungry!

I'll be watching this thread.

mosesbotbol · 11-06-2012, 02:44 PM

I have a deep fried turkey planned for the big day. If it rains or is too cold out, I am doing it on the smoker instead.

I plan on brining, seasoning, then cold smoking a little before the deep frier.

CRIMPS · 11-06-2012, 03:24 PM

This is really good stuff. I am getting up the courage to try one myself.

Thoughts on equipment? How big of a pot do you recommend? I think I could borrow, but I would consider buying a propane cooker and a pot. Would be used as a crawfish boiler, too.

jluck · 11-06-2012, 06:07 PM

We do quite a few deep fried turkeys a year, Even take the fryer up to the mountains on snow day and have a piping hot turkey to eat. There great fun and excellent eats. Idiots need not apply though, Use common sense, a few physics (of displacement and combustibles), formulas and viola! yum!

LasciviousXXX · 11-06-2012, 07:29 PM

Sorry guys, forgot to post the picture I took. The turkeys came out great! Not bad for my first try. So tasty and juicy. Beats the hell out of roasting. I was also amazed how quickly it cooked as opposed to traditional methods. I'll post pics of the pork butt I deep fry next weekend

Savor the Stick · 11-07-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

Sorry guys, forgot to post the picture I took. The turkeys came out great! Not bad for my first try. So tasty and juicy. Beats the hell out of roasting. I was also amazed how quickly it cooked as opposed to traditional methods. I'll post pics of the pork butt I deep fry next weekend

Can I get a drumstick?

Looks delish!

dijit · 11-07-2012, 10:57 AM

Love deep fried turkey! Frying 4 next weekend and going to hickory smoke 2 breasts as well for a pre-thanksgiving friends dinner.

bonjing · 11-07-2012, 11:08 AM

Tyr, did you use a thermometer to tell how well done the turkey was or did you just base it on time and weight?

LasciviousXXX · 11-07-2012, 11:18 AM

Both! I based it on time and weight but also double checked with a thermometer when I pulled it out. Perfection as far as timing goes.

forgop · 11-07-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bonjing

Tyr, did you use a thermometer to tell how well done the turkey was or did you just base it on time and weight?

Always use a thermometer. There's so much temp chasing once the turkey is added that it can vary. The time/pound is just a general guideline to approximate the cooking time.

forgop · 11-22-2012, 06:06 PM

Here's how my oil less "fried" turkey came out. It was outstanding. I used creole butter for the marinade injection and the Chris Lilly rub.

mosesbotbol · 11-24-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I have a deep fried turkey planned for the big day. If it rains or is too cold out, I am doing it on the smoker instead.

I plan on brining, seasoning, then cold smoking a little before the deep frier.

Well, the turkey came out good, but I did it different than planned. I dry cured the turkey with salt, ground rosemary, and garlic powder. I rinsed the turkey off after 24 hours of curing and then coat the skin and under with smoked paprika oil. It was a 13 lb turkey and took 45 minutes at 350 in deep fryer.

It was a huge hit, my parents thought it was the best turkey I have cooked...

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11-06-2012, 06:07 PM	#44
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Deep Fried Turkey We do quite a few deep fried turkeys a year, Even take the fryer up to the mountains on snow day and have a piping hot turkey to eat. There great fun and excellent eats. Idiots need not apply though, Use common sense, a few physics (of displacement and combustibles), formulas and viola! yum!

11-06-2012, 07:29 PM	#45
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Deep Fried Turkey Sorry guys, forgot to post the picture I took. The turkeys came out great! Not bad for my first try. So tasty and juicy. Beats the hell out of roasting. I was also amazed how quickly it cooked as opposed to traditional methods. I'll post pics of the pork butt I deep fry next weekend

11-07-2012, 10:57 AM	#47
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: Deep Fried Turkey Love deep fried turkey! Frying 4 next weekend and going to hickory smoke 2 breasts as well for a pre-thanksgiving friends dinner. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

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11-07-2012, 11:18 AM	#49
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Deep Fried Turkey Both! I based it on time and weight but also double checked with a thermometer when I pulled it out. Perfection as far as timing goes.