Deep-Fried Turkey
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5
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
14
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Calories
454 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Deep-Fried Turkey
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This Thanksgiving it's time to finally try deep frying your turkey. It's fast, easy and this recipe has tips to safely make the best Deep Fried Turkey ever!
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Ingredients
- 14 pound turkey with giblets removed, room temperature, thawed
- 4 gallons peanut oil
Instructions
- Place 30 quart turkey frying pot over a propane burner outside.
- Place turkey onto the hook.
- Measure the amount of oil needed: Lower the turkey into the pot and add water until the turkey is just covered (this should be at least 4 inches below the top of the pot).
- Measure the water to know the amount of oil needed.
- Dry your metal pot well and allow the turkey to dry.
- Add the measured amount of oil to your pot.
- Heat oil to 250 degrees F before lowering the turkey back into the pot.
- Bring the oil temperature to 350 degrees F.
- Fry for 30 to 40 minutes (Internal temperature needs to reach 155 degrees before removing).
- Let the turkey rest, covered, for 30 minutes before carving. (Turkey will reach 165 degrees during rest)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
454kcal
(23%)
Protein
70g
(140%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
232mg
(77%)
Sodium
361mg
(15%)
Potassium
721mg
(15%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
180IU
(4%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 454kcal | 23% |
| Protein | 70g | 140% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 232mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 721mg | 15% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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