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Tip: Deep-fried turkey on Thanksgiving? You bet! What
other method cooks a whole turkey in 35 minutes? But, be sure
you use the right equipment -- it will make all the
difference. The sturdy construction and easy assembly of a
turkey deep-fryer takes your traditional turkey and turns it
into something unique. The other bonus of frying? It makes
room in the oven for all your delicious side dishes and pies.
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Presto Cool Daddy Deep Fryer $69.99 |
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INGREDIENTS
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5 gallons (about) vegetable or canola oil*
One 12-pound turkey, thawed, neck, heart and gizzards removed, excess
skin from neck trimmed. |
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METHOD |
Place 30-quart deep-fryer apparatus on level dirt
or grassy area. Cover ground with sheets of aluminum foil to prevent oil
stains. Add oil to fryer pot. Heat oil over medium-high heat to 350
degrees F, about 35 minutes.
Mount turkey, neck first, through loop end of turkey stand. Attach grab
hook handle to top loop of turkey stand. Working with another person and
using oven mitts, carefully lower turkey into hot oil. Remove grab hook
handle. Fry turkey uncovered until instant-read thermometer registers
170 degrees F when inserted into breast and 180 degrees F when inserted
into innermost part of thigh, about 35 minutes.
Attach grab hook handle to loop of turkey stand. Working with another
person and using oven mitts, slowly lift turkey from oil allowing oil to
drain back into pot. Transfer turkey to heavy large baking sheet lined
with paper towels. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Let turkey
rest 15 minutes.
Remove grab hook handle from turkey stand. Using oven mitts, remove
turkey from turkey stand and transfer to platter. Carve turkey and
serve.
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES: Do not stuff a turkey that will be deep-fried.
Place deep-fryer on a level dirt or grassy surface. Do not use
deep-fryer indoors or on wooden decks. Do not leave deep-fryer
unattended during use. Allow the oil to cool completely before
discarding.
*TO DETERMINE AMOUNT OF OIL NEEDED: Place the turkey in the fryer pot.
Add enough water to pot to cover turkey by 2 inches. Remove turkey from
pot. Using a ruler, note the distance of the water level from the rim of
the fryer pot. Discard water; dry fryer pot well. |
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