Deep−Fried Turkey
AmericanTurkeyEasy5 min
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 1 each (10 to 12 lb.) turkey
- 2 each tsp. salt
- 2 each tsp. pepper
- 1 each tsp. cayenne pepper
- 4 each to 5 gal. peanut oil
Instructions
- 1
Rinse and dry turkey.
- 2
Remove neck and giblet bag from small cavity in front and the large body cavity.
- 3
Generously season inside cavity with salt and pepper.
- 4
Use as much cayenne pepper as taste buds will allow.
- 5
Heat oil in cooking pot large enough to submerse turkey in hot oil.
- 6
Heat oil to 350°F to 375°F.
- 7
When oil is hot, using a sling of strong twine or a lifter, lower turkey into hot oil.
- 8
Cook about 5 minutes per pound or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reaches 180°F.
- 9
Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Tags
americangod-bless-texas
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