Deep frying a turkey

On Nov 21, 11:48 pm, tom(REMOVE)carl...@sbcglobal.net (Tom) wrote:
> On Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:48:28 -0500, "Eisboch" <r....DeleteThis@nowhere.com> 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.
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On Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:48:28 -0500, "Eisboch" <rce.RemoveThis@nowhere.com> 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.
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"Eisboch" <rce.TakeThisOut@nowhere.com> wrote in message
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>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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On Nov 22, 10:17 am, " JimH" <ask m... RemoveThis @me.com> wrote:
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> > On Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:06:06 -0500, Reginald Smithers III
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> >> JimH wrote:
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> >>> Yep.....the turkey comes out tastier and jucier, espcially if the bird
> >>> is
> >>> stuffed.
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> >>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.
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> >>http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_17081...
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> >>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 -
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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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"Eisboch" <rce.DeleteThis@nowhere.com> wrote in message
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>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.
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On Nov 21, 7:48 pm, "Eisboch" <r... RemoveThis @nowhere.com> 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.
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On Nov 22, 5:07 am, " JimH" <ask m....TakeThisOut@me.com> wrote:
> "Eisboch" <r....TakeThisOut@nowhere.com> wrote in message
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> >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 <Screw....RemoveThis@Your.Place> wrote:
> Don White wrote:
> > "BAR" <Screw....RemoveThis@Your.Place> wrote in message
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> >> 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 -
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What was racist about that remark? It may have been discriminate, but
he never mentioned any one race.
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On Nov 21, 10:53 pm, HK <payer33... DeleteThis @mypacks.net> 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, LoogyPic....TakeThisOut@gmail.com wrote:
> On Nov 21, 7:48 pm, "Eisboch" <r....TakeThisOut@nowhere.com> 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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On Nov 22, 11:59 am, "D.Duck" <D....RemoveThis@ld.duck> wrote:
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> > On Nov 22, 11:15 am, LoogyPic....RemoveThis@gmail.com wrote:
> >> On Nov 21, 7:48 pm, "Eisboch" <r....RemoveThis@nowhere.com> 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 -
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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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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.
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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/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_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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