How to Deep Fry a Turkey
The concept of deep-frying turkey originated in the south of the US, also known as the frying capital of the United States. It is now gaining popularity all across the US. Deep-fried turkey makes a scrumptious dish, although the kind of cooking it entails is best done outside.
Ingredients:
- 1 turkey (about 15 pounds)
- 25 bay leaves, dried and medium-sized
- 3 ¼ teaspoons of dried thyme
- 3 ¼ teaspoons of dried oregano
- 11/2 teaspoons of whole black peppercorns
- 3 tablespoons of hot Creole seasoning
- 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
- 4 gallons of peanut oil
Vessels required:
- 40-60 quart pot basket or turkey-frying hardware
- Propane gas tank and burner
- 1 deep-fry thermometer
- Wooden skewer
- Aluminum or steel wires
Instructions:
- Clean the turkey well with cold water, from both the inside and outside. Pat dry.
- In a grinder, grind the bay leaves and set aside. The bay leaves should be finely grounded.
- Separately grind the thyme, oregano, and peppercorns. Each of these should be finely grounded.
- Add the finely grounded thyme, oregano, and peppercorns to the bay leaves. Also, add the Creole seasoning and garlic powder to the mixture.
- Now, rub 1/3 of this mixture in the insides of the turkey, 1/3 on the turkey breast, and 1/3 on the outside of the bird. Place the meat in a roasting pan. Cover and put it inside a refrigerator for 24 hours,
- After the turkey has been marinated, bring it to the room temperature.
- With the help of a wooden skewer, tie the neck flap of the bird to its bottom. Use the aluminum or steel wires to truss the legs and the tail’s nose together. Also, use the wires to form a handle. This will help in immersing the turkey in the oil.
- Heat the peanut oil inside the pot basket or turkey-frying hardware, to a temperature of about 360 degree F. Now, using the wire handle, immerse the turkey inside the oil. Maintain a temperature of about 360 degree F while frying as well. Fry until the meat turns golden brown in color or 45 minutes.
- Once the turkey has been fried, remove it from inside the oil and place it on a wire rack on a roasting pan. Drain all the oil away, and serve.
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