Turkey frying

[colinderksen]

Just got a propane turkey fryer and lookin for some tips/tricks. Been around a few frys but haven't tackled one from start to finish.
Basics. Canola oil, heat oil at 350*, completely dry turkey/dry rubs on it only, dunk turkey a few times if starting to boil over, 3-3.5 mins/lb., done when 170* internal temp. Build rig to keep distance while dunking, don't scald myself.
Missing anything?

Thanks!

[Nufy]

Ensure Turkey is fully thawed before dunking / cooking.

[heavyfuel]

Originally posted by Nufy
Ensure Turkey is fully thawed before dunking / cooking.

But that takes all the fun out of it!

[firebane]

Originally posted by heavyfuel


But that takes all the fun out of it!

LOL! Nothing like ice cubes and hot grease to have some fun :nut:

[CanmoreOrLess]

Fire extinguisher near at hand, formulated for oil fires. It takes longer than one might think for a turkey to thaw out 100%.

[samo147]

We usually brine our turkey to ensure its moist moist after frying

[TYMSMNY]

Paging Sorath. Take notes please....

[BigDL]

Watch the good eats fry turkey fry episode :D Season 10 Episode 12

[KRyn]

Whatever you do, DON'T (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn1aTGqflb8) do this!

[clem24]

Originally posted by KRyn
Whatever you do, DON'T (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn1aTGqflb8) do this!

WTF why is this age restricted content?!? :confused:

[Sorath]

cant wait to fry my first turkey on christmas day :drool: or cook my first turkey rather

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Sorath
cant wait to fry my first turkey on christmas day :drool: or cook my first turkey rather

TFTI. :( Pics please!

[JPB]

I don't have a fancy rig to lower mine in, just the hook that came with the kit. Have never had a problem. I brine my birds then dry them off thoroughly with paper towel - then to make sure they are really dry put them uncovered in the fridge for at least 24 hours. Lack of humidity in the fridge really dries the skin out. I throw rub on sometimes, but honestly I like them without any extra flavours, just tasty crispy turkey skin.

Watch your oil temperatures after you put the bird in, you'll have to turn the burner up a bit until it gets back to 350. Don't leave it unattended, I did a Christmas bird at -20C a couple of years ago and it is a pain standing around out there. But so worth it.

If it is windy, putting up a barrier around it helps keep the temperatures stable. And the fire extinguisher is always a good idea, I always have one between the burner and the house.

I buy the big jugs of canola at Superstore then use the empty jug to collect the used oil. Disposal is a pain, I've never found a good place to get rid of the stuff. Still have some in the garage.

[FixedGear]

^you gotta make friends with one of those hippies that runs his car on used fryer oil!

[sabad66]

Just go to the back of any mall with a food court and use their oil/grease disposal bin? I'm sure it's not technically allowed but honestly I doubt anyone is going to say anything in the rare case u get caught