Deep Fried Turkey

[Popere]

Do you guys inject or not inject? How long do you normally fry the turkey? The first one that I did I cooked it too long. Any suggestions? Oil Temp? Temp of bird?

[Jimmy S]

My son has cooked a few wild turkeys in a deep fryer. I don't know all the temperature details but these few things I know:

He always uses peanut oil because it cooks at a higher temp without burning. Veg and Canola oil will burn at a lower temp.

The time is approx 3 min/pound. A 20 pound turkey should take just about one hr.
He does inject and cosely monitors internal temp by using a thermometer placed in the thigh area.

I will try to find out the oil temp and the temp of the turkey that indicates it is completely cooked. You also may be able to find this from others on this site or on the web.

One last thing....In every case the turkey was absolutely delicious. Crusty on the outside and moist and tender inside. Definitely the way to cook a turkey.

[jerseyhunter]

According to instr. booklet, 10 -20 lbers are the best size to fry.

1)Completely thaw, clean and pat dry.
2)Oil should be between 325-350 degrees. 325 for large birds(14-20) and 350 for the smaller ones (10-13).
3)3 1/2 min per pound and is dne when the internal temp is 180-190, I tend to go with the lower one.
4)Hint you may want to boil the turkey for 5 minutes to get rid of excess fat that will only burn up in the oil , but isn't necessary.

[Tree climber]

I use a long stim thermometer and get my oil to 340 to 350 on a 13 to 15 lb. bird you cook for 3 1/2 min. per lb. of bird.
you have to watch the temp. and keep it at least 325 to 350 for the full time.it will turn out great.

I do inject my birds.I use the cajan butter, or garlic butter.I inject the legs,breast in several places,into the big part of the wing.

they are real crisp on the outside and moist and tender n the inside.the only way to cook a turkey.I love the wings ; they are real crisp.[8D]

[Popere]

Thanks for all the replies. I will be trying my hand at frying a turkey again real soon. I will let ya'll know how it turns out.