Seeking Deep Fried Turkey Advice

[AKAK]

Last year we deep fried two turkeys. One we did with a typical creole butter injection. The second one, after drinking for a while, we figured would be a great idea to make it a true wild turkey. so, we injected it with a butter wild turkey bourbon mix. A decision made from heavy drinking mixed with fasting for a big meal, but damn if it didn't taste pretty good.

I don't see how you could go wrong with that idea.

 

[gmen6981]

Do it indoors. And if things get out of control throw water on it.

You forgot to remind him to make sure the bird stays frozen until you drop it in the oil.

 

[Jaxbuck]

You forgot to remind him to make sure the bird stays frozen until you drop it in the oil.

That's how a real man does it.

Thawing is for pussies

 

[LostLassie]

for the novice I would suggest brining, and also to do a dry run with your fryer by filling it up with water and dropping the turkey in to get an idea how much oil you need. If you put too much oil in and then drop in the bird you may have a problem. Put the turkey in and add enough water to cover it by a couple inches then take out the turkey and mark the level of the water. That's how much oil you should fill it with.

Repeating for emphasis. Probably the most important advice given here.

(Unless, of course, you don't consider third-degree burns a "problem.")

 

[AKAK]

Repeating for emphasis. Probably the most important advice given here.

(Unless, of course, you don't consider third-degree burns a "problem.")

Yeah, my reference to even putting a little less in assumes this. Good enough burner allows you to add a little while it gets back to temp. So if in doubt, be short, you can always add more.

 

[TDunk]

Yeah, my reference to even putting a little less in assumes this. Good enough burner allows you to add a little while it gets back to temp. So if in doubt, be short, you can always add more.

Have you been reading my sexual playbook?

 

[AKAK]

Have you been reading my sexual playbook?

Seemed like more of a pamphlet... But some real words to live by. I liked the advice on what to do when "this has never happened to me before"

 

[tsteele316]

Seemed like more of a pamphlet... But some real words to live by. I liked the advice on what to do when "this has never happened to me before"

Similar concepts. Clean out the cavity, get it hot enough, drop in the meat, make sure you pull it out in time.

 

[AKAK]

Similar concepts. Clean out the cavity, get it hot enough, drop in the meat, make sure you pull it out in time.

And a little whiskey never hurts.

 

[gmen6981]

Do it indoors. And if things get out of control throw water on it.

I always thought doing it outside, within a foot or two of your vinyl sided house was good too......makes a great windbreak!

 

[LostLassie]

And a little whiskey never hurts.

For the turkey, or for the cook?

 

[AKAK]

For the turkey, or for the cook?

Yes

 

[MD Buckeye]

Thawing is for pussies

No pussy here....

Well... there might be now.

 

[AKAK]

 

[FCollinsBuckeye]

I fucking nailed it, no thanks to you goof balls.

I injected the bird with a pretty simple brine (water, salt, sugar and some of my homemade smoked hotsauce), heated the oil to 350deg and carefullly dropped the bird in (with the flame off). Fried it for about 50-55 mins and it was perfect. Everyone loved it. The men envied me, the women desired me and the children feared me. It was a good day.