Fried Turkey

Name: Fried Turkey
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 whole turkey; 2 tbsp. salt; 2 tsp. Pepper; 1 turkey fryer; 3 gal. oil

Published: Apr 25, 2013

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"I recently fried my first turkey. The end result was the best poultry I have ever eaten. The breast meat was spectacular, it literally had a texture and moisture similar to watermelon. I was stunned. It was the definition of juicy and tender." — Justin Gilbert

Recipe Courtesy of behindthebites.com.

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Directions

1. Step 1Heat oil to 375 degrees F. Pat dry thawed turkey with paper towel, removing as much of the moisture as possible. Season turkey inside and out. Place turkey on frying truss.
2. Step 2When oil reaches temperature, slowly submerge turkey in oil (wear oven mitts). Let turkey cook until internal temperature in the thickest part of the breast reaches 165 degrees F (Estimate approximately 3 minutes per pound cooking time)
3. Step 3Once turkey is cooked removed to a paper-towel lined cooking sheet with a rack on it, let turkey drain and rest for at least 20 minutes. Internal temperature will rise to 170 degrees F. Remove frying truss, carve, and serve.