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waxcrash · Nov 9, 2003, 11:21 PM

I've heard from other people that a deep fried turkey is pretty good, so I've decided that I want to try it this Thanksgiving. I just bought a deep fryer that will hold up to a 18-pound turkey.

Has anyone else deep fried a turkey? If you have, any tips, tricks, or good recipes?

iWrite · Nov 9, 2003, 11:31 PM

Local guy just burned up when his deep fryer caught on fire.

Be careful.

I've heard that deep fried turkey is good, but I personally don't like the idea of a deep fried turkey.

But, have fun and good luck!

Footy · 11:45 PM

I have sampled a couple pieces of deep fried turkey and it was very good. I'm guessing the advantages are that they are very moist and cooks faster. I have not done this myself but would not hesitate. We bought a deep fryer for my father in law over the summer, I'm guessing we could probably expect a deep fried turkey any day now.

The only suggestion I would make is that you make sure the oil is up to the proper temperature, and double check that you don't have to much oil in the pot before placing the turkey in and displacing the oil . Also, make sure you do this outside.

NYCFarmboy · Nov 9, 2003, 11:39 PM

1. Stuff a small chicken in a duck..then stuff the duck into the Turkey..then deep fry it all.

A true Vegetarian....well..at least Dr. Atkins delite.

http://www.thesalmons.org/lynn/turducken.html

jersey · Nov 9, 2003, 11:42 PM

Originally posted by NYCFarmboy:
I understand to deep fry them your supposed to do this:

(seriously...not a joke:::

1. Stuff a small chicken in a duck..then stuff the duck into the Turkey..then deep fry it all.

A true Vegetarian....well..at least Dr. Atkins delite.

a turduckin!!! those are frightening. i refuse to go near one....but everyone says they are really good.

NYCFarmboy · Nov 9, 2003, 11:48 PM

Originally posted by jersey:
a turduckin!!! those are frightening. i refuse to go near one....but everyone says they are really good.

I've not had one myself...but I"m told they are VERY good..something about the fatty duck enhancing the chicken and turkey's dryness.

Sounds really odd though.. I'll just stick with the traditional Butterball.

Kilbey · Nov 10, 2003, 12:56 AM

I also bought a deep fryer this season. Plan on deep frying the turkey also.

Sam's club had the whole set up minus propane tank for $65.

it will also make a great burner for my homebrew.

The biggest plus about the kit from Sam's is that it included a 7 gal. stainless steel pot. Nice thickness to. Not paper thin like some of the kits out there.

I am interested in recipes for marinades and injecting flavorings.

The Placid Casual · Nov 10, 2003, 03:22 AM

Deep frying a turkey?! The world has now officialy gone mad...

shabbasuraj · Nov 10, 2003, 03:41 AM

i did this a few times...

seems to be more of a southern thing..

be careful... as there are horror stories of this thing goin sour...

willed · Nov 10, 2003, 04:17 AM

A deep-fried 18 pound turkey?!?

Only in America...
Or perhaps Glasgow.

No wonder you're all fat bastards over there!

shabbasuraj · Nov 10, 2003, 04:22 AM

don't knock it if you haven't tried it...

yummy if done right...

PS: people say haggis is good...?

Hugi · Nov 10, 2003, 06:03 AM

Be careful, or you might be among the first to go

willed · Nov 10, 2003, 06:18 AM

Originally posted by shabbasuraj:
don't knock it if you haven't tried it...

yummy if done right...

PS: people say haggis is good...?

Actually I mentioned Glasgow because I've heard of their habit of deep-frying Mars-Bars in batter. I don't know if you have either Mars Bars or batter in the US, but take it from me, the combination of the two, deep-fried, is the most unhealthy thing imaginable.

dillerX · Nov 10, 2003, 06:25 AM

best turkey i have ever had. just be careful!

The Placid Casual · Nov 10, 2003, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by willed:
Actually I mentioned Glasgow because I've heard of their habit of deep-frying Mars-Bars in batter. I don't know if you have either Mars Bars or batter in the US, but take it from me, the combination of the two, deep-fried, is the most unhealthy thing imaginable.

Last week I say a Nigela recipe for deep fried Bounty Bars...

I'm not a Mars bar person, but Bounty? A different ball game, I just may be tempted. Only the once though...

philzilla · Nov 10, 2003, 06:45 AM

Originally posted by The Placid Casual:
Last week I say a Nigela recipe for deep fried Bounty Bars...

if Nigella says it, count me in. does she do house visits?

shabbasuraj · 07:10 AM

in Canada deep fried mars bars is gaining popularity...

I deep fried a Twix bar once, tasted good...

shabbasuraj · 07:09 AM

http://www.eatturkey.com/consumer/cookinfo/fryturk.html

http://www.louana.com/intro.html

jersey · Nov 10, 2003, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by shabbasuraj:
in Canada deep fried mars bars is gaining popularity...

I deep fried a Twix bar once, tasted good...

it seems out this way, deep fried oreos are the thing to have. everyone loves them. i think they taste like hell.

marusin · Nov 10, 2003, 01:04 PM

Actually, just be careful. There has never been one that has been approved by Underwriters Lab.

Make sure you think about what you're going to do with all that oil after you've fried it.

Check out this site for some good information (and video!)

http://www.ul.com/consumers/turkeys.html

nica · Nov 10, 2003, 01:26 PM

I saw a sign in Chicago on the corner of Damen & North for Fried Twinkies

suprz's ghost · Nov 10, 2003, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by nica:
I saw a sign in Chicago on the corner of Damen & North for Fried Twinkies

there is a place out here where i live that makes deep fried twinkies. I must admit i'll probably give one a try

deekay1 · Nov 10, 2003, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by NYCFarmboy:
Stuff a small chicken in a duck..then stuff the duck into the Turkey..then deep fry it all.

omg *rotflmao*

stevesnj · Nov 10, 2003, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by willed:
A deep-fried 18 pound turkey?!?

Only in America...
Or perhaps Glasgow.

No wonder you're all fat bastards over there!

Mayonaise on fries (chips) are much better i'm sure.

NYCFarmboy · Nov 10, 2003, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by stevesnj:
Mayonaise on fries (chips) are much better i'm sure.

Mayo on fries is heavenly.

AB^2=BCxAC · Nov 10, 2003, 05:56 PM

OMG, the Turducken is like Renfield's (Dracula's henchman) insatiable desire to consume as many souls as possible in one meal! All it's missing is some bacon and beef stuffing.

Having said that, it's a lot of meat. You'd have to be a turbo slut to wanna choke on that much meat in a night.

ironknee · Nov 10, 2003, 05:59 PM

Be careful...i remember this time last year where they had reports of people getting on fire from it

nonhuman · Nov 10, 2003, 06:55 PM

I recommend alerting the local emergency room ahead of time and telling them when you'll be eating dinner so they can have an ambulance to your house before anyone can even call in the heart attack.

Kilbey · Nov 10, 2003, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by nonhuman:
I recommend alerting the local emergency room ahead of time and telling them when you'll be eating dinner so they can have an ambulance to your house before anyone can even call in the heart attack.

Actually, deep frying a turkey is healthier than it would appear.

The high heat causes the turkey's juices to form into a steam and the positive pressure inside the turkey pushes the oil from entering. From the study I read it only adds about 5% more calories. I can't quote this study as I read it last year in the local newspaper during Thanksgiving.

Since a batter isn't used there is nothing for the oil to really cling to.

Eriamjh · Nov 11, 2003, 08:07 AM

Don't do it naked.

"This thing will flash fry an ox in 30 seconds" - Moe
"Awww, but I want it now." - Homer

Jim Paradise · Nov 11, 2003, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by AB^2=BCxAC:

Having said that, it's a lot of meat. You'd have to be a turbo slut to wanna choke on that much meat in a night.

I hope you won't mind me stealing that line in my general every day obscene joking.

lil'babykitten · Nov 11, 2003, 08:58 AM

Deep Fried Turkey? now I've heard it all!!

G4ME · Nov 11, 2003, 04:02 PM

had it once, would have it again. talk about easy, no need to cook a turkey for a day and get dried POS, just 30 min and you got a meal. I didn't notice it was oily just really moist

xylon · Nov 11, 2003, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by willed:
Actually I mentioned Glasgow because I've heard of their habit of deep-frying Mars-Bars in batter. I don't know if you have either Mars Bars or batter in the US, but take it from me, the combination of the two, deep-fried, is the most unhealthy thing imaginable.

I've heard of Snickers as well, to add to the list. Deep frying candies is supposedly picking up popularity in the States, but it's actually kind of hard. I remember reading (but can't remember where, WSJ maybe?) one has to take into account a lot of external factors (like humidity) when you pop those puppies into the oil. Otherwise it won't come out proper.

As for fried turkey, my friend from Louisiana had some and said it's awesome. I want to try it now, as well as that turducken thing. Hmm, I'm hungry.

I can't wait for Thanksgiving. Mashed potatoes, turkey, cranberries, stuffing...the list goes on and on.

waxcrash · Nov 30, 2003, 06:36 AM

Yumm�turkey.

Jellytussle · Nov 30, 2003, 06:47 AM

Any pictures of the finished article, or was it too good to photograph?

davidflas · Nov 30, 2003, 10:16 AM

When I was in Coburg, Germany in 1999 I had batter dipped deep fried Bratwust. I think its safe to say that deep frying isn't an America only thing.