Canola oil is low in saturated fat and high in monounsaturated fat so it is a more healthful choice than any other vegetable oil , including peanut oil. And canola oil's high smoke point makes it ideal for deep - frying. Choose a fresh turkey or make sure it is completely thawed before deep - frying. I have two pots, a skinny one that will handle a 12 to 14 pound bird, and a fatter one that will hold an pounder. Cooking a pound bird in the bigger pot uses almost 4 gallons of oil, but I only need about 2 for the skinnier pot.
If you are serving 10 people on Thanksgiving, choose a bird that is 15 to 20 pounds. Smaller birds that weigh less than 12 pounds have a smaller meat-to-bone ratio, so figure two pounds per person.
If necessary, weigh down the bird to ensure that it is fully immersed in the brine. Cover and set in a cool dry place for 8 to 16 hours. Remove the turkey from the brine , rinse and pat dry. Allow to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking. The size of the turkey always matters when it comes to the frying process. So always make sure that the fryer you're using is accurate for the size of your turkey.
Turkeys and turkey parts that are smaller in size weighing around 8—10 pounds are the ones that are mostly recommended for frying. The cooking process requires that the oil flows up through the cavity. No , do not stuff it. Place turkey , breast side up, in basket.
Slowly lower basket into hot oil; be cautious of splattering oil. Fry turkey for 7 minutes per pound. DO NOT cut that turkey in half. It WILL mess up the frying time. One of the main reasons the frying is faster is because of the hot oil gets into the body cavity and frys the turkey from the inside and out. If you cut it in half , you're only cooking it from the outside. Coat turkey with dry rub.
Heat peanut oil in a turkey fryer or a very, very large stockpot to degrees F. Lower turkey into hot oil, very carefully, making sure it is fully submerged. Pro Tip To completely drain excess moisture, place on an empty can, bottle or tube pan and refrigerate, uncovered, overnight.
While the oil is heating, prepare your turkey with any seasonings, marinades, or injected flavors. Tuck legs. Once the oil is heated, place the basket in the fryer for 30 seconds. Remove basket from oil, place turkey in basket. Slowly lower the turkey into the fryer. The turkey may not be totally immersed in the oil.
This may cause the top part of the breast to remain white even though it is cooked to the proper end temperature. Set the timer and cook the turkey about 3 to 4 minutes per pound. Here's some help on how to check your turkey's temperature for doneness. When the turkey is done, slowly lift it from the pot and place it in a pan or on paper towels to drain. Let the turkey stand for 20 minutes before removing it from the rack or basket to carve.
Deep Frying Turkey Tips. Be sure your turkey is completely thawed. Remove any excess fat. Do not stuff you turkey when deep-frying. Cook the stuffing separately. You'll need 2. Or, perhaps the inherent excitement of cooking a whole turkey in several gallons of hot oil in your own backyard is just too much to resist.
No matter the reason, we're fully on board with the deep-fried-turkey craze and here's why: Not only does deep frying produce a juicy, flavorful bird, but the whole process takes less than 2 hours. That means no overnight brining or obsessively checking your oven. And about that oven: deep-frying allows you to free it up for all those sides you need to churn out. Deep-frying a turkey does require specific tools and you will need to follow a few safety precautions.
But with our equipment checklist and step-by-step instructions—our deep-fried turkey recipe is right here—you have everything you need. So go ahead and fill the oven with sweet potatoes , green beans , and pecan pie , then head outdoors for this quick and easy, guaranteed-to-please way to cook a bird. To deep-fry a turkey, you'll need a turkey-frying kit , which can be found at hardware and home-improvement stores, some big-box retail stores, as well as online.
Make sure your kit is of sturdy construction and includes the following items:. Most turkey-frying kits are for use with propane gas, though there are a limited number of natural gas and electric models.
In addition to the kit and a full tank of propane gas, you'll also need:.
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