Delicious Deep Fried Turkey recipe,
turkey fryer
10 to 15 pound turkey, defrosted
salt and pepper
3 to 5 gal peanut oil,1. Rinse turkey inside and out with cool water and pat dry with paper towels. Season liberally with salt and pepper (inside and out). Allow turkey to rest at room temperature while preparing oil.
2. Fill pot with peanut oil to appropriate level and position thermometer with probe in oil but not touching sides of pot. Heat oil to 365 degrees.
3. Carefully lower turkey into hot oil until fully submerged. Oil will drop in temperature after adding turkey so return oil to 350 degrees and maintain. Fry turkey 3 minutes per pound or until thickest part of thigh registers 165 degrees on meat thermometer.
4. Carefully remove from oil then allow to drain on rack or paper towels. Allow turkey to rest 10 to 15 minutes before carving. Then enjoy!
