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Deep frying a turkey
I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just
for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch |
Deep frying a turkey
Eisboch wrote:
I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch Too redneck for me. We prefer baked, in the oven, with the perfume of the baking bird filling the house. |
Deep frying a turkey
"HK" wrote in message . .. Eisboch wrote: I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch Too redneck for me. We prefer baked, in the oven, with the perfume of the baking bird filling the house. I like turkey and eat it often. There's a turkey farm not far from our house and I usually buy a turkey roast once a week. The white meat is an excellent meal choice when dieting (minus the gravy of course). When I was dieting last winter a few slices of turkey breast and a vegetable like asparagus tips was a great, low calorie meal. All our kids and their families will be here tomorrow ... eight adults (including MrsE. and I) and five grandkids. JimH would love it. Eisboch (waiting for the "you are what you eat" comments) |
Deep frying a turkey
"Eisboch" wrote in message ... "HK" wrote in message . .. Eisboch wrote: I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch Too redneck for me. We prefer baked, in the oven, with the perfume of the baking bird filling the house. I like turkey and eat it often. There's a turkey farm not far from our house and I usually buy a turkey roast once a week. The white meat is an excellent meal choice when dieting (minus the gravy of course). When I was dieting last winter a few slices of turkey breast and a vegetable like asparagus tips was a great, low calorie meal. All our kids and their families will be here tomorrow ... eight adults (including MrsE. and I) and five grandkids. JimH would love it. Eisboch (waiting for the "you are what you eat" comments) Don't be frightened. Exercise a little caution, follow the instructions, it will work fine. |
Deep frying a turkey
On Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:48:28 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:
I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch No no- that's the Fourth of July method complete with fireworks. The Thanksgiving method is much more subdued. Notice some of the comments he made - the turkey was partially frozen and the pot was overfilled. Best method is to put the turkey in the pot then add enough water to cover well. Remove the turkey and mark the liquid level then fill to that level with oil to ensure that you don't overfill. Also make sure the turkey is completely thawed and dry. It's best to not fry on a wooden deck. If done right, fried turkeys are moist and flavorful. Enjoy. |
Deep frying a turkey
On Nov 21, 11:48 pm, (Tom) wrote:
On Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:48:28 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch No no- that's the Fourth of July method complete with fireworks. The Thanksgiving method is much more subdued. Notice some of the comments he made - the turkey was partially frozen and the pot was overfilled. Best method is to put the turkey in the pot then add enough water to cover well. Remove the turkey and mark the liquid level then fill to that level with oil to ensure that you don't overfill. Also make sure the turkey is completely thawed and dry. It's best to not fry on a wooden deck. If done right, fried turkeys are moist and flavorful. Enjoy. Yeah, they intentionally set it up for effect. They used a frozen turkey, not dried of, and filled the oil waaaaaay to high. To my eye, that turkey was also overweight, most of those fryers call for 13 lbs or less, iirc. On the other hand, they are pretty dangerous and because I use them for steaming wood and various other things, I picked up a couple a few years back just in case they come off the market. |
Deep frying a turkey
On Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:09:54 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:
All our kids and their families will be here tomorrow ... eight adults (including MrsE. and I) and five grandkids. JimH would love it. Well, no grandkids, but three w/spouses and a contingent from the sub base - three "squids". The State Trooper is busy today and can't make it. :) |
Deep frying a turkey
"Eisboch" wrote in message ... I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch I had the experience of assisting in a turkey fry a couple of years ago. It's a very exciting way to cook turkey, especially if the cook is oblivious to the hazzards involved. The results were terrible.The legs and wings came out crunchy and the meat was like leather. I've done roasted turkey, Turkey on the BBQ, and Microwave turkey. All produce acceptable results, but I like the BBQ method the best. The secret is to keep water in the pan the turkey is cooking in. A 9X9 brownie pan is large enough for a 15 lb. bird. You can use wood chips if you like the smoke flavor. |
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Eisboch wrote:
"HK" wrote in message . .. Eisboch wrote: I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch Too redneck for me. We prefer baked, in the oven, with the perfume of the baking bird filling the house. I like turkey and eat it often. There's a turkey farm not far from our house and I usually buy a turkey roast once a week. The white meat is an excellent meal choice when dieting (minus the gravy of course). When I was dieting last winter a few slices of turkey breast and a vegetable like asparagus tips was a great, low calorie meal. All our kids and their families will be here tomorrow ... eight adults (including MrsE. and I) and five grandkids. JimH would love it. Eisboch (waiting for the "you are what you eat" comments) Nah. I like turkey, too, though I prefer the dark meat. |
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JimH wrote:
"HK" wrote in message ... Eisboch wrote: "HK" wrote in message . .. Eisboch wrote: I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch Too redneck for me. We prefer baked, in the oven, with the perfume of the baking bird filling the house. I like turkey and eat it often. There's a turkey farm not far from our house and I usually buy a turkey roast once a week. The white meat is an excellent meal choice when dieting (minus the gravy of course). When I was dieting last winter a few slices of turkey breast and a vegetable like asparagus tips was a great, low calorie meal. All our kids and their families will be here tomorrow ... eight adults (including MrsE. and I) and five grandkids. JimH would love it. Eisboch (waiting for the "you are what you eat" comments) Nah. I like turkey, too, though I prefer the dark meat. If you cook the turkey breast down the white meat turns out quite juicy. You mean, cook the turkey upside down? Is that American? Sounds kinky to me! |
Deep frying a turkey
Eisboch wrote:
I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch All you have to do is follow the directions and everything works out fine. Fried turkey is the best. |
Deep frying a turkey
"HK" wrote in message . .. Eisboch wrote: I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch Too redneck for me. We prefer baked, in the oven, with the perfume of the baking bird filling the house. Yes...oven cooked is the only way we'd even consider cooking our turkey. Who comes up with these whacko ideas anyway? |
Deep frying a turkey
"BAR" wrote in message . .. Eisboch wrote: I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch All you have to do is follow the directions and everything works out fine. Fried turkey is the best. Do you drink some 'shine' along with the fried turkey? |
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Don White wrote:
"BAR" wrote in message . .. Eisboch wrote: I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch All you have to do is follow the directions and everything works out fine. Fried turkey is the best. Do you drink some 'shine' along with the fried turkey? Are you always a racist prick or do you just show your true colors on public holidays in USA? |
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JimH wrote:
Yep.....the turkey comes out tastier and jucier, espcially if the bird is stuffed. I tried this recipe one time, after Alton Brown was talking about why you should never stuff your turkey. It truly is the best Turkey I have ever had. http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/reci..._17081,00.html Since I love the Turkey juices in the stuffing, I purchase turkey necks to make the stock for the stuffing/dressing. |
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On Thu, 22 Nov 2007 09:21:24 -0500, BAR wrote:
Eisboch wrote: I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch All you have to do is follow the directions and everything works out fine. Fried turkey is the best. I respectfully disagree. It has it's place, but there is nothing like slow roasted turkey. Nothing. |
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On Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:06:06 -0500, Reginald Smithers III
wrote: JimH wrote: Yep.....the turkey comes out tastier and jucier, espcially if the bird is stuffed. I tried this recipe one time, after Alton Brown was talking about why you should never stuff your turkey. It truly is the best Turkey I have ever had. http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/reci..._17081,00.html Since I love the Turkey juices in the stuffing, I purchase turkey necks to make the stock for the stuffing/dressing. I have had that recipe - it is very good. |
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On Nov 22, 10:17 am, " JimH" ask wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:bs6bk35e37bjpssovtad2ghf7cdrpr0d98@4ax .com... On Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:06:06 -0500, Reginald Smithers III wrote: JimH wrote: Yep.....the turkey comes out tastier and jucier, espcially if the bird is stuffed. I tried this recipe one time, after Alton Brown was talking about why you should never stuff your turkey. It truly is the best Turkey I have ever had. http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/reci...OOD_9936_17081... Since I love the Turkey juices in the stuffing, I purchase turkey necks to make the stock for the stuffing/dressing. I have had that recipe - it is very good. I am sure it is good but I am a firm believer in "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". My stuffing and turkey recipe "ain't broke". ;-)- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Well, it you guys are skeeret to make a fried turkey, at least try an oven bag in your oven. Keeps in all the juices and cuts the cooking time in half, while still preserving your baked oven home smell... |
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"BAR" wrote in message . .. Are you always a racist prick or do you just show your true colors on public holidays in USA? Huh? I belong to the 'human race'... how about you? |
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BAR wrote:
Don White wrote: "BAR" wrote in message . .. Eisboch wrote: I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch All you have to do is follow the directions and everything works out fine. Fried turkey is the best. Do you drink some 'shine' along with the fried turkey? Are you always a racist prick or do you just show your true colors on public holidays in USA? What's racist about asking if someone drinks moonshine? |
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On Nov 21, 7:48 pm, "Eisboch" wrote:
I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch Nah, it's safe if your smart about it. I put the turkey in the fryer pot, then fill with water to a level that I know will be safe, then mark it. Remove turkey and water, then put in oil to that mark. |
Deep frying a turkey
On Nov 22, 5:07 am, " JimH" ask wrote:
"Eisboch" wrote in message ... I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch Sort of confirms that Allstate commercial talking about a dozen or so houses burning down on holidays due to deep frying turkeys. I agree with Harry and oven roast ours. Nothing finer than the smell of turkey cooking in the oven all day. You cook your turkey all day? That must be like eating sand! |
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On Nov 22, 6:59 am, BAR wrote:
Don White wrote: "BAR" wrote in message ... Eisboch wrote: I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch All you have to do is follow the directions and everything works out fine. Fried turkey is the best. Do you drink some 'shine' along with the fried turkey? Are you always a racist prick or do you just show your true colors on public holidays in USA?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - What was racist about that remark? It may have been discriminate, but he never mentioned any one race. |
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:06:06 -0500, Reginald Smithers III wrote: JimH wrote: Yep.....the turkey comes out tastier and jucier, espcially if the bird is stuffed. I tried this recipe one time, after Alton Brown was talking about why you should never stuff your turkey. It truly is the best Turkey I have ever had. http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/reci..._17081,00.html Since I love the Turkey juices in the stuffing, I purchase turkey necks to make the stock for the stuffing/dressing. I have had that recipe - it is very good. Looks like a good recipe- I would just make sure to use a non-self basting turkey since they are already brined and would not benefit much, if at all, by this recipe. |
Deep frying a turkey
"Don White" wrote in message ... Yes...oven cooked is the only way we'd even consider cooking our turkey. I guess you've never had one slow cooked over lump charcoal and apple wood. |
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On Nov 21, 10:53 pm, HK wrote:
Eisboch wrote: I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch Too redneck for me. We prefer baked, in the oven, with the perfume of the baking bird filling the house. Nope, not redneck. Redneck is under a garbage can, with a beer can, some tinfoil, and a pile of charcoal. That's how my friends neighbor does it down south, and ole' Jim Bob is about as redneck as you can get... You should see what he can do with a potato and a hunk of tubing;) |
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On Nov 22, 11:15 am, wrote:
On Nov 21, 7:48 pm, "Eisboch" wrote: I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch Nah, it's safe if your smart about it. I put the turkey in the fryer pot, then fill with water to a level that I know will be safe, then mark it. Remove turkey and water, then put in oil to that mark. And one important part many forget is to stay within the reccomended size limits (turkey) for your setup. With most setups you should stay under 13 or so pounds, and do not use the standup holder, use the basket. No doubt, there is a chance of disaster, that's why I do not drink and fry;) The new indoor electric ones are probably safer than the outdoor propane fueled ones. |
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wrote in message ... On Nov 22, 11:15 am, wrote: On Nov 21, 7:48 pm, "Eisboch" wrote: I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch Nah, it's safe if your smart about it. I put the turkey in the fryer pot, then fill with water to a level that I know will be safe, then mark it. Remove turkey and water, then put in oil to that mark. And one important part many forget is to stay within the reccomended size limits (turkey) for your setup. With most setups you should stay under 13 or so pounds, and do not use the standup holder, use the basket. No doubt, there is a chance of disaster, that's why I do not drink and fry;) The new indoor electric ones are probably safer than the outdoor propane fueled ones. Why do you suggest the basket instead of the stand up holder? |
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On Nov 22, 11:59 am, "D.Duck" wrote:
wrote in message ... On Nov 22, 11:15 am, wrote: On Nov 21, 7:48 pm, "Eisboch" wrote: I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch Nah, it's safe if your smart about it. I put the turkey in the fryer pot, then fill with water to a level that I know will be safe, then mark it. Remove turkey and water, then put in oil to that mark. And one important part many forget is to stay within the reccomended size limits (turkey) for your setup. With most setups you should stay under 13 or so pounds, and do not use the standup holder, use the basket. No doubt, there is a chance of disaster, that's why I do not drink and fry;) The new indoor electric ones are probably safer than the outdoor propane fueled ones. Why do you suggest the basket instead of the stand up holder?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - With the stand up holder your turkey can stand say 16-18 inches tall in the pot, which means a lot more oil, much closer to the top of the pan. With the basket you can take the same turkey, use much less oil and have a much greater buffer from the surface of the oil, to the top of the pot. DISCLAIMER!! You must however make sure your turkey is tilted up enough so there are no closed air pockets in the cavity. I lay it over on its back, and neck down, and split up the belly a bit to make sure it is good and open. In my rig, a 13 pound turkey sits at about a 45degree angle, perfect.. If you use the stand up rack they provide with say a 13 lb turkey, you might need as much as 4- 4.5 gallons of oil to cover it all the way up, leaving you only scant inches between the top of the pan, and the oil level while cooking. If you tilt over the same turkey, you can use slightly over 3 gallons, and have a good 8-10 inches from oil to top, while cooking.... This has been my exerience. |
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wrote:
On Nov 22, 11:59 am, "D.Duck" wrote: wrote in message ... On Nov 22, 11:15 am, wrote: On Nov 21, 7:48 pm, "Eisboch" wrote: I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch Nah, it's safe if your smart about it. I put the turkey in the fryer pot, then fill with water to a level that I know will be safe, then mark it. Remove turkey and water, then put in oil to that mark. And one important part many forget is to stay within the reccomended size limits (turkey) for your setup. With most setups you should stay under 13 or so pounds, and do not use the standup holder, use the basket. No doubt, there is a chance of disaster, that's why I do not drink and fry;) The new indoor electric ones are probably safer than the outdoor propane fueled ones. Why do you suggest the basket instead of the stand up holder?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - With the stand up holder your turkey can stand say 16-18 inches tall in the pot, which means a lot more oil, much closer to the top of the pan. With the basket you can take the same turkey, use much less oil and have a much greater buffer from the surface of the oil, to the top of the pot. DISCLAIMER!! You must however make sure your turkey is tilted up enough so there are no closed air pockets in the cavity. I lay it over on its back, and neck down, and split up the belly a bit to make sure it is good and open. In my rig, a 13 pound turkey sits at about a 45degree angle, perfect.. If you use the stand up rack they provide with say a 13 lb turkey, you might need as much as 4- 4.5 gallons of oil to cover it all the way up, leaving you only scant inches between the top of the pan, and the oil level while cooking. If you tilt over the same turkey, you can use slightly over 3 gallons, and have a good 8-10 inches from oil to top, while cooking.... This has been my exerience. Three gallons of oil? Heheheh. Is that eTec oil? |
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On Nov 22, 12:19 pm, HK wrote:
wrote: On Nov 22, 11:59 am, "D.Duck" wrote: wrote in message ... On Nov 22, 11:15 am, wrote: On Nov 21, 7:48 pm, "Eisboch" wrote: I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch Nah, it's safe if your smart about it. I put the turkey in the fryer pot, then fill with water to a level that I know will be safe, then mark it. Remove turkey and water, then put in oil to that mark. And one important part many forget is to stay within the reccomended size limits (turkey) for your setup. With most setups you should stay under 13 or so pounds, and do not use the standup holder, use the basket. No doubt, there is a chance of disaster, that's why I do not drink and fry;) The new indoor electric ones are probably safer than the outdoor propane fueled ones. Why do you suggest the basket instead of the stand up holder?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - With the stand up holder your turkey can stand say 16-18 inches tall in the pot, which means a lot more oil, much closer to the top of the pan. With the basket you can take the same turkey, use much less oil and have a much greater buffer from the surface of the oil, to the top of the pot. DISCLAIMER!! You must however make sure your turkey is tilted up enough so there are no closed air pockets in the cavity. I lay it over on its back, and neck down, and split up the belly a bit to make sure it is good and open. In my rig, a 13 pound turkey sits at about a 45degree angle, perfect.. If you use the stand up rack they provide with say a 13 lb turkey, you might need as much as 4- 4.5 gallons of oil to cover it all the way up, leaving you only scant inches between the top of the pan, and the oil level while cooking. If you tilt over the same turkey, you can use slightly over 3 gallons, and have a good 8-10 inches from oil to top, while cooking.... This has been my exerience. Three gallons of oil? Heheheh. Is that eTec oil?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - No, but nearly as expensive.. |
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"BillP" wrote in message news:nfi1j.4379$ch.3347@trnddc03... "Don White" wrote in message ... Yes...oven cooked is the only way we'd even consider cooking our turkey. I guess you've never had one slow cooked over lump charcoal and apple wood. Fried are nice a juicy and quick. We have done them that way on camping trips. The oven roasted give you the drippings for excellent gravy, and I also like to cook them in my offset firebox smoker for 8-9 hours with some alderwood for smoke. They are all good. |
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wrote in message ... On Nov 22, 11:59 am, "D.Duck" wrote: wrote in message ... On Nov 22, 11:15 am, wrote: On Nov 21, 7:48 pm, "Eisboch" wrote: I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch Nah, it's safe if your smart about it. I put the turkey in the fryer pot, then fill with water to a level that I know will be safe, then mark it. Remove turkey and water, then put in oil to that mark. And one important part many forget is to stay within the reccomended size limits (turkey) for your setup. With most setups you should stay under 13 or so pounds, and do not use the standup holder, use the basket. No doubt, there is a chance of disaster, that's why I do not drink and fry;) The new indoor electric ones are probably safer than the outdoor propane fueled ones. Why do you suggest the basket instead of the stand up holder?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - With the stand up holder your turkey can stand say 16-18 inches tall in the pot, which means a lot more oil, much closer to the top of the pan. With the basket you can take the same turkey, use much less oil and have a much greater buffer from the surface of the oil, to the top of the pot. DISCLAIMER!! You must however make sure your turkey is tilted up enough so there are no closed air pockets in the cavity. I lay it over on its back, and neck down, and split up the belly a bit to make sure it is good and open. In my rig, a 13 pound turkey sits at about a 45degree angle, perfect.. If you use the stand up rack they provide with say a 13 lb turkey, you might need as much as 4- 4.5 gallons of oil to cover it all the way up, leaving you only scant inches between the top of the pan, and the oil level while cooking. If you tilt over the same turkey, you can use slightly over 3 gallons, and have a good 8-10 inches from oil to top, while cooking.... This has been my exerience. Most turkey fryers are too small. I have a 50 qt. model. Works well for boiling a limit of 10 dungeness crabs. And lots of room for deep frying without the oil spill over. |
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On Nov 22, 8:37 am, "BillP" wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message ... Yes...oven cooked is the only way we'd even consider cooking our turkey. I guess you've never had one slow cooked over lump charcoal and apple wood. Oh, hell......we actually agree on something, sigh..... |
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On Nov 22, 6:00 pm, wrote:
On Nov 22, 8:37 am, "BillP" wrote: "Don White" wrote in message .. . Yes...oven cooked is the only way we'd even consider cooking our turkey. I guess you've never had one slow cooked over lump charcoal and apple wood. Oh, hell......we actually agree on something, sigh..... Yeah, you been doing that a lot lately and it just ain't right man, kinda' creepy... |
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"Eisboch" wrote in message ... I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Works great, I've done it every Thanksgiving for the last couple of years. Best bet is a bird no more than 16 pounds. This year I did a 15 pound bird. It cooked in only 42 MINUTES. No tying up the oven all damn day... It generally takes around 4 gallons of peanut oil. Cooking it as 350F seals the moisture into the bird. The meat's absolutely delicious, no oil gets into it at all. Even the skin is pretty dry after you let it rest for 15-30 minutes. Prep is simple, just inject it with some marinade early that morning (or the night before) and put a dry spice rub on the outside. Leave it sit for /at least/ 6 hours to get a good marinade going inside the meat. Then just slow lower it into the oil. Keep an eye on the temperature and keep it around 350F. The oil is reusable, I generally fry another three birds for friends over the course of the weekend. Post-Thanksgiving sales at the grocery store have 'em pretty cheap. Just strain the oil and reuse. If it's only used once it'll keep for up to 3 months, less as it's used more. -Bill |
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wrote in message ... On Nov 22, 8:37 am, "BillP" wrote: "Don White" wrote in message ... Yes...oven cooked is the only way we'd even consider cooking our turkey. I guess you've never had one slow cooked over lump charcoal and apple wood. Oh, hell......we actually agree on something, sigh..... There's hope for you yet. |
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"Bill Kearney" wkearney-99@hot-mail-com wrote in message t... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Works great, I've done it every Thanksgiving for the last couple of years. Best bet is a bird no more than 16 pounds. This year I did a 15 pound bird. It cooked in only 42 MINUTES. No tying up the oven all damn day... It generally takes around 4 gallons of peanut oil. Cooking it as 350F seals the moisture into the bird. The meat's absolutely delicious, no oil gets into it at all. Even the skin is pretty dry after you let it rest for 15-30 minutes. Prep is simple, just inject it with some marinade early that morning (or the night before) and put a dry spice rub on the outside. Leave it sit for /at least/ 6 hours to get a good marinade going inside the meat. Then just slow lower it into the oil. Keep an eye on the temperature and keep it around 350F. The oil is reusable, I generally fry another three birds for friends over the course of the weekend. Post-Thanksgiving sales at the grocery store have 'em pretty cheap. Just strain the oil and reuse. If it's only used once it'll keep for up to 3 months, less as it's used more. -Bill Definitely going to try it. Meanwhile, I just came back from the hardware store. Sitting right out front on display was an infrared "fryer". Looks like a propane type except it's electric and you don't use any oil. Seems to me that it would cook the bird similar to an oven, but I don't know. Eisboch |
Deep frying a turkey
And, no sweeter sound to the Utility than the hum of your meter spinning
happily away...all day. JR JimH wrote: "Eisboch" wrote in message ... I was half thinking of trying to cook a deep fried turkey this year, just for something different. Until I came upon this, that is .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemKVTf_38 Eisboch Sort of confirms that Allstate commercial talking about a dozen or so houses burning down on holidays due to deep frying turkeys. I agree with Harry and oven roast ours. Nothing finer than the smell of turkey cooking in the oven all day. -- -------------------------------------------------------------- Home Page: http://www.seanet.com/~jasonrnorth |
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