How To Make Deep Fried Turkey
Sink your teeth into this deliciously tender and juicy deep fried turkey, cooked until golden brown for the heartiest Thanksgiving meal!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 14lbsthawed turkey,with giblets removed, room temperature
- 4galpeanut oil
Instructions
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Place the 30-quart turkey frying pot over a propane burner outside. Place the turkey onto the hook.
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Lower the turkey into the pot, then add water until the turkey is just covered. This should be at least 4-inch below the top of the pot.
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Measure the water to know the amount of oil needed. Dry the metal pot well and allow the turkey to dry.
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Add the measured amount of oil to the pot. Heat the oil to 250 degrees F before lowering the turkey back into the pot.
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Bring the oil temperature to 350 degrees F. Fry for 30 to 40 minutes. The internal temperature needs to reach 155 degrees F before removing.
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Let the turkey rest, covered, for 30 minutes before carving.
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Serve with gravy, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories:Â 9377.51kcal
- Fat:Â 1013.01g
- Saturated Fat:Â 173.50g
- Trans Fat:Â 0.28g
- Monounsaturated Fat:Â 464.47g
- Polyunsaturated Fat:Â 322.63g
- Carbohydrates:Â 0.59g
- Sugar:Â 0.32g
- Protein:Â 98.16g
- Cholesterol:Â 326.59mg
- Sodium:Â 508.02mg
- Calcium:Â 49.90mg
- Potassium:Â 1016.05mg
- Iron:Â 4.20mg
- Vitamin A: 77.11µg
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