moosehunter21

Has anyone ever tired it I know how to do it but I just want to know who has had it... I know it stays really moist... how long do you fry it for I have heard 20 mins for like a 15 pound bird... Any help would be great...

jerseyhunter

Just did one last Saturday, It takes 3-3 1/2 min lb cook the small one at 350 10-13lbs anything larger cook at 325. Mine was a 14 lber and done in 45 min.

Use an instant read thermometer and check it 15 min or so before it supposed to be done 180-190 in the thighs.

Chicken on the other hand takes longer I did one Sunday about an oven stuffer roaster about 5-6 lbs and it took 45 min. but mmmmm good.

You may want to cut as much fat off as you can (tail bone and inside flaps) . You can also boil it for 5-10 min to cut down on some of the fat and cooking time. I don't.

Also I prefer mine plain without marinades.
Good Luck and enjoy those leftovers.

Tree climber

I do them all the time. I like to use about13 lb. bird,takes 45 min.to cook at 350 to 345 degrees.
I like to inject mine with garlic-butter and then sprinkle it with Loweryes seasoning inside and out really good.
the wing tips and the loose skin will be really brown and crispy(thats the parts I like).

be very careful when you first put it into the oil.it will boil out really fast.just lower it in really slow and pull it out and in until it stops boiling out.

they are reall good and moist also.

NEVER COOK ONE INSIDE ; TO MUCH CHANCE FOR A FIRE....ENJOY!

s. il. hntr

did my first one (wild turkey) this year. cajun injector creole-butter and shake on the outside. turned out great, can;t wait till next turkey season

BlackLab

Never have been much of a turkey fan. But that deep frying makes it oh sooooo good.

s. il. hntr

i wasn't much for turkey either, until my brother did one. man its good eat'n. like posted above do it outdoors and lower it in very slowly