Happy Thanksgiving

[sec.101row23]

Originally Posted by Borgoguy

I thought in the family room was the best place to fry it off. That way, all the family can gather around to "ooh and aah" at your cooking dexterity and the prized final result.

LOL....whats funny is that we just stand around and watch the bird fry for the hour or so it takes to cook. Not sure why we all stand there and watch, but it seems like the manly thing to do.

[Nike]

[sdJETSetter]

Do you have to dry the turkey really well first so any moisture wont splatter?

Are you the official Turkey lowerer?

[Borgoguy]

Originally Posted by sec.101row23

LOL....whats funny is that we just stand around and watch the bird fry for the hour or so it takes to cook. Not sure why we all stand there and watch, but it seems like the manly thing to do.

Because it's so cool. This is the one cooking method I have not tried. In your situation, I'd be hovering over the cook(s) trying to learn the technique. Of course, I'd have my ever-present glass and/or bottle in hand.

[joe willie]

Originally Posted by Borgoguy

Roasted; sausage stuffing in separate pan.

that's what were doing, I wanted to try the upside-down turkey roasting method, but I chickened out

I've got the probe set for 180 degrees in the thick part of the thigh just under the leg ?, does that sound about right ?

[sdJETSetter]

[sec.101row23]

Originally Posted by Borgoguy

Because it's so cool. This is the one cooking method I have not tried. In your situation, I'd be hovering over the cook(s) trying to learn the technique. Of course, I'd have my ever-present glass and/or bottle in hand.

Not much technique involved.....LOL.

Fill fryer with oil, heat oil, slowly drop bird in oil and wait. Drink while bird is cooking.

[sec.101row23]

Originally Posted by sdJETSetter

Do you have to dry the turkey really well first so any moisture wont splatter?

Are you the official Turkey lowerer?

Yes dry the turkey best you can, make sure it is totally defrosted.

And yes, I am the official Turkey dropper.

[Nike]

Originally Posted by sec.101row23

Not much technique involved.....LOL.

Fill fryer with oil, heat oil, slowly drop bird in oil and wait. Drink while bird is cooking.

fill the fryer? i dont think you fill it you are supposed to accomodate for the size of the turkey and not overfill it or you will have spillage of hot oil not good. at least thats what i heard my neighbor explaining to others.

[sec.101row23]

Originally Posted by Nike

fill the fryer? i dont think you fill it you are supposed to accomodate for the size of the turkey and not overfill it or you will have spillage of hot oil not good. at least thats what i heard my neighbor explaining to others.

Yea, do not fill to the top. Depending on the size of the fryer, it usually takes about 3.5 to 4 gallons of oil.

[Borgoguy]

Originally Posted by joe willie

that's what were doing, I wanted to try the upside-down turkey roasting method, but I chickened out

I've got the probe set for 180 degrees in the thick part of the thigh just under the leg ?, does that sound about right ?

180 degrees is what the USDA recommends. Problem is that your bird will be over cooked.

In theory, salmonella (and other bacteria) are killed at 160 degrees. That's the proper temp. for the breast meat. The dark meat needs a little extra time, so--to be safe--I usually cook it to 165-170 degrees.

In a perfect world, we'd all separate the turkey parts (dark & white) and cook them for the correct amount of time.

[joe willie]

Originally Posted by Borgoguy

180 degrees is what the USDA recommends. Problem is that your bird will be over cooked.

In theory, salmonella (and other bacteria) are killed at 160 degrees. That's the proper temp. for the breast meat. The dark meat needs a little extra time, so--to be safe--I usually cook it to 165-170 degrees.

In a perfect world, we'd all separate the turkey parts (dark & white) and cook them for the correct amount of time.

So glad I asked, I backed the probe down to 167
Thanks !

[Borgoguy]

Originally Posted by joe willie

So glad I asked, I backed the probe down to 167
Thanks !

I'd go to 170 for the dark meat. Just make sure you take the reading in the thickest part of the turkey (leg/thigh region) away from the bone. Juices should be running clear, with no trace of pink.

[Nike]

turkey is done 40 minutes in the deep fryer. it smells delicious. in the oven on 200 awaiting my family. neighbor is the fry daddy of the neighborhood.

[Beerfish]

[joe willie]

Wow, that Turkey came out great !
took it to 170 degrees on the probe,let it sit covered for an hour before carving it up so the juices go back into the meat, and it was a very moist Bird .

[Beerfish]

Originally Posted by joe willie

Wow, that Turkey came out great !
took it to 170 degrees on the probe,let it sit covered for an hour before carving it up so the juices go back into the meat, and it was a very moist Bird .

The British might interpret that a bit differently.

[Borgoguy]

Originally Posted by joe willie

Wow, that Turkey came out great !
took it to 170 degrees on the probe,let it sit covered for an hour before carving it up so the juices go back into the meat, and it was a very moist Bird .

Awesome job. Glad it turned out well.

Like yours, my bird was perfectly done and juicy. I baste it every 20 minutes or so during the last hour. Came out a rich mahogany color. My wife and son went off on the crisp skin.

[Nike]

first time ever fried a turkey today. im sold. i may buy my own system. yummy.