Simple Deep Fried Turkey

Name: Simple Deep Fried Turkey
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 54
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp ground black pepper, or to taste; 4 gallons peanut oil for frying; 1 Tbsp salt, or to taste; 5 kilograms whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

Need a gluten free, dairy free, and fodmap friendly main course? Simple Deep Fried Turkey could be an outstanding recipe to try. This recipe makes 54 servings with 301 calories, 13g of protein, and 28g of fat each. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour. Head to the store and pick up ground pepper, peanut oil, turkey, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the peanut oil you could follow this main course with the Salted Peanut Toffee Cookies as a dessert.

Instructions

Heat oil in a large stockpot or turkey fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make sure the fryer is located outdoors in a safe area, preferably on dirt or pavement, and far away from buildings, wooden decks, or other objects. Keep a fire extinguisher handy, just in case.

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Whole Turkey

Cooking Oil

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Pot

Ensure that the turkey is completely thawed.

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Whole Turkey

Cut any extra skin away from the neck area and make sure neck hole is at least an inch in diameter. Pat the bird completely dry with paper towels, then rub liberally with salt and pepper on both the outside and the inside.

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Salt And Pepper

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Paper Towels

Place the turkey into a drain basket, neck-side first.

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Whole Turkey

Working slowly and carefully, gently lower the basket into the hot oil to completely cover the turkey. Maintain the temperature of the oil at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and cook turkey for 3 1/2 minutes per pound, about 35 minutes.

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Whole Turkey

Cooking Oil

Carefully remove basket from oil, and insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh; the internal temperature must be 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Once the turkey is done, remove from the oil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

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Whole Turkey

Meat