Deep Fried Turkey - cooking recipe
Ingredients
-
1 turkey
peanut oil (enough to cover turkey in fryer)
salt and cayenne pepper to taste
Preparation
-
Clean and dry turkey inside and out.
Using a shaker, cover turkey inside and out with salt and pepper.
Heat enough oil to cover turkey to 325\u00b0 to 350\u00b0.
Be careful to choose a pot big enough so that oil does not overflow.
Cooking outside is the only safe way to do this at home.
Put bird in pot slowly.
Fry about 4 minutes per pound, a little longer for bigger birds.
Test for doneness at thigh joint.
Leave a comment