Thanksgiving Test run.

[beason]

ok i talked with my dad.. and when he comes in for thankgiving were gonna fry a bird.. i got this boiler for crawfish that came with a turkey stand.. is that all i need?? it has a thermometer, and a lid... now all i gotta do is clean it up and get some oil, and some fuel

what seasonings have you guyes used?? i figured powder or rubs wouldnt do much as they would wash off in the oil.. but they got those cajun injectors at the lgs i could get.. do i need to put anything in it?? like inside the turkey.. also, eddy stated 325 deg.. i always fry at 350.. does it have to be 325 or does it really matter for 25 deg? and what is the formula for cooking time?? not sure how big the turkey is gonna be..

thanks guys.. I'm sure its gonna be the uberest turkey ever

 

[nitrost]

you can heat it up at 350 because when you put the bird in the fryer it will drop at least 20 degrease.

 

[Revo Rancher]

Yeah, make sure you make a temporary adjustment for the temp drop when you put the bird in. Try to keep it as close to 325 as much as possible. And yes, go to LGS and pick up a marinating syringe and add your flavor.

DO NOT STUFF THE BIRD!!!!

Also, follow the cook times very closely. I forgot the formula, but I think it is about 1 minute per pound. Normal turkey in the oven is about 4 hours. This should take you 20 minutes to 40 minutes depending on the size of the Tom.

 

[nitrost]

really i thought it was abouty 5-7 mins? anyway to help with the time the bird will start to float out of the oil. man i can't wait till thanksgiving fresh turkey from the hill and deepfried. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[beason]

ok guys.. someone has to have a formula.. i know they have different flavers of the injector.. anyone have a fav?? one not to use??? thanks!!

 

[jetmechG550]

3 minutes per pound plus five minutes, works like a charm. Cooking time I have used for probably 20 birds. So a 12lb bird would take 41 minutes. As far as the injectible juice...I just kinda take it as I go, no recipe nor do I ever write it down but a good base would be:
Olive oil, butter, garlic, black pepper (fresh cracked) a little salt, a tiny bit of oregano, a little thyme or rosemary and a little rubbed sage. Put all that in a blender or food processor and liquefy the hell out of it. The bigger stuff will clog the needle and shoot the hell out of the bird in all it's meaty areas.

 

[Revo Rancher]

3 minutes per pound plus five minutes, works like a charm. Cooking time I have used for probably 20 birds. So a 12lb bird would take 41 minutes.

Bingo! I knew I was close. 5-7 minutes?; only if you like botulism!

 

[nitrost]

guess i was a little off but I've never over cooked one. heres a help full link

http://www.briansbelly.com/recipes/poultry/deepfriedturkey.shtml

 

[FastEddy]

The book with mine says 325 for 3.5 minutes per lb. It works out the same as Jets time.

Not being used to cooking one this way I billed mine up about 30 minutes into the cook and took a peak. Good thing I did because my thermometer was wrong. The bird should be deep golden brown.

I injected mine with melted butter and terriake (SP) sauce. Tasted good.

 

[jetmechG550]

Yes to the nice golden brown. And I did forget to mention my cooking time was based on temp @ 325. It takes a plunge though when you drop that bird but recovers quickly.



*I do hereby declare that I am not responsible for anyone giving themselves food poisoning and blaming my cooking tips!

 

[FastEddy]

Use a food thermometer to measure the internal temp of the dead beast. It should be no less the 180 degrees to be safe from the gut wrenching bacteria that sends many to the bathroom for the remainder of the holiday.

 

[beason]

http://www.ul.com/consumers/turkeys.html

check this out.. flamin turkey.. lol..

but on a serious note.. everyone stay safe this holiday.. and dont overfill your fryer EDDY!!

i bet that one is up to "temp"

 

[jetmechG550]

That's what happened to our office managers brother last year! No poop!

 

[Got Nitro?]

Now that's a fast way to cook a turkey,burn the motha,we had a little grease fire because somebody filled it just a tad too much(thanks mom),Luckilly it was in the grass and we had a hose out there to shoot the poop,didn't get outta hand just burnt all the grass down. Hey ed we tried this inejction seasoning stuff,it was cajun butter and it was awesome,i can't think of the brand name but it was the best.

 

[MyJeep]

While you are waiting. Hear any sound from the fryer?

Sorry guys, but it was funny

 

[Revo Rancher]

BTW, if you already have a pot, you can make your own burner stand. Use an old steel wheel from a trailer or car, go to HD and pick up a gas hot water heater burner kit, and a couple of fittings as needed. You can make the stand for less then 20.00.