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11-20-2013, 12:03 PM | #1 |
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OT - Deep Fried Turkey help
Brethren - First and foremost, I will apologize for the sacrilege that is deepfrying my turkey as opposed to smoking it. That said - I have a few questions and this is the only forum dedicated to food I'm a part of and I trust the hell out of you guys and gals for help.
Okay, first question - My son is allergic to peanuts so peanut oil is out. I have read Canola is the next best alternative but I'm worried about the lower smoke point. Any other good alternatives for about the same cost as peanut/canola? Second - How crucial is brining? I have never brined my chicken or turkey I bbqued and have had some pretty juicy birds as long as I didnt overshoot the temps. Is this the same for deep frying them? I guess what I'm asking is does the very fast cooking deplete moisture more than just bbqing it would, making a brine more necessary? I suppose that's it for now and I appreciate the help in advance.
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11-20-2013, 12:12 PM | #2 |
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You will be fine with canola oil. I preheat to 375 and then cook at 325 degrees. The key is to not try to fry too large a bird. I fry several small ones, no more than 14 pounds apiece.
I never have brined a fried turkey. I do inject the heck out of them with Cajun Injector creole butter prior to frying. Check the ingredients though for allergies. |
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11-20-2013, 12:17 PM | #3 |
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You should be fine with the Canola or even vegetable.
Instead of brining, I would go with injecting also.
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11-20-2013, 12:19 PM | #4 |
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I've only begun smoking, however, I've been frying Turkey's for 20 years and we usually fry 3 or 4 every Thanksgiving. That's too bad you son is allergic to Peanut Oil as it is the best choice. If you can find it, Cottonseed Oil would be your next best choice.
I've never brined a Turkey that I'm going to fry, however, every one of them gets injected with either Tony's Creole Butter or straight Tabasco (we like em hot) and sprinkle the outside with the seasoning of your choice. Go 3.5 minutes per pound at 350 if it's 15lb or under, 4 min per pound if it's bigger (but I don't recommend frying birds that big). |
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11-20-2013, 12:20 PM | #5 | |
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11-20-2013, 12:23 PM | #6 |
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I've brined and fried the past 3 turkeys, I injected last years as well with tony's creole butter. Injecting definitely impacted the flavor more than a brine, and all have been very moist.
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11-20-2013, 12:34 PM | #7 |
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Awesome and thanks again guys! Yeah, it does suck he's allergic to peanuts, but what can you do? Hopefully he gets over it as he gets older, but it hasn't been to bad.
Anyway, I guess I'll go with Canola simply because of the ease of getting it. I had read the Cottonseed Oil too, but never saw it. I'm liking the Creole butter injection and will probably roll with that.
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11-20-2013, 12:36 PM | #8 |
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My son is allergic to peanuts too so I use cottonseed oil too.
Dicks sporting goods carries it here in Pa.
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11-20-2013, 12:48 PM | #10 |
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One important note that you probably already know, but I repeat because I almost burned down the family beach house. Determine the amount of oil you will need WITH the bird in the pot. Put the bird in, fill to the level with water, take the bird out, measure the water. My first time, I estimated, got the oil up to temperature, put the bird in, and oil came over the sides, catching fire on its way to the back porch floor. Luckily I had a fire extinguisher handy, or it could have been a disaster.
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11-20-2013, 12:54 PM | #11 | |
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11-20-2013, 01:03 PM | #14 | |
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11-20-2013, 01:04 PM | #15 |
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hahaha... At least you got a good story out of it! But, it's thawing as we speak.
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