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: 9377.51kcal
- Fat: 1013.01g
- Saturated Fat: 173.50g
- Trans Fat: 0.28g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 464.47g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 322.63g
- Carbohydrates: 0.59g
- Sugar: 0.32g
- Protein: 98.16g
- Cholesterol: 326.59mg
- Sodium: 508.02mg
- Calcium: 49.90mg
- Potassium: 1016.05mg
- Iron: 4.20mg
- Vitamin A: 77.11µg
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