[chad]

I use canola a lot - and for a 12-13 bird with my pot I use about 4.5 gallons. I usually buy Wesson Canola at Sam's - if I don't screw up and overheat it I can get at least 3 or 4 cookings from it before it gets too dark.

They key to reusing the oil is to NOT overheat it, strain it back into the bottles when it's cool, and store it in a cool dark place (or cover the bottles to keep the light away it.

Others may do things differently but for fried turkey I limit the size to 12-13 pounds (the right size for my King Kooker pot), heat the oil to 350, cook the bird and don't let the heat get above 350. It takes about 3 to 3.25 minutes per pound for a cold but fully thawed bird. Let it rest a few minutes before starting to carve.