I bought a new turkey deep fried..I know that peanut oil is popular, because of good taste..I have a problem because of allegric from peanut.. How about other kind oil ???Canola or Sunflower or Vegtable or other ??Has anyone tried this before ? Any help you can offer .. will be great appreciated .. Thanks

Did two turkeys over the weekend. One with peanut oil and one with veg. Both were great! Just be cautious when lowering initially into the oil and fry 4 min/lb between 310 and 340 degrees. Check internal temp to insure it's done (160 degrees). The oils other than peanut will not last as long but will be able to be used multilple times as long as you do not overheat it (350+) and filter it after each use..Good luck...P

I think the main reason for peanut oil is that it it can withstand higher temps than other oils,it won't get a nasty burnt taste.

As stated, watch that the oil does not drip over the sides. NWCN just had a live demonstration with two firefighters showing how dangerous it can be. It became a towering inferno. Don't place it on or around anything that can catch fire. Be wise and enjoy!

What's the point of cooking turkey in a manner that yields no gravy?

The only help I can give is like said above.

It can be dangerous., so make that a number 1 concern.

As far as the oil, last year Costco had 3 varieties in bulk, much cheaper than the store.
(they use quite a bit) $$$$$

It is good though!!, gravy is easy nowadays no worries on that!!

My family has been deep fryin em for years in Louisiana, something a little different is good IMO.

Good Luck
Be Safe!!

Hope you enjoy it!!

Go to Cash and Carry they have other oils that are good Cotton seed oil is a good one.Make sure to put your turkey in the pot and cover it with cold water till it covers the bird by 2inches then mark that level on the pot remove the water dry the pot good,dry the bird season and inject it with marinade heat the oil to 350 deg. turn off the burner lower the bird into the hot oil
once the bird has been in the oil and it has settled down then crank the burner back up and cook at 350 deg at 3 minutes per pound and enjoy!!!!

Perfect timing on the topic. I was thinking about getting a fryer today and giving it a shot tomorrow. Is this a safe bet or should I let the woman cook as usual and try on a different day. Are there any brands of fryers that are better then others? Anything that I should look for? What kinda prep do you do with the turkey. Does it get a rub or anything? Any other info would be great.Thanks for the help guys/Aunty M. Have a great turkey day

I have not tasted the deep fried turkey sounds tasty. What are the reccomedations on Deep Fried Chum?

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What's up???.Call smokey up and set up some steelheadin trip for my property this winter.The turkey thing is easy.Have smokey give you my number if ya have any questions about the fryer.I did it for Christmas last year and it was a hit.Good luck,
STRIKE ZONE

I've been frying turkeys for a few years and I can say with authority that a turkey will never again see the inside of my oven! Yes get a kit and fry one up for tomorrow.

Right on guys/Aunty M and thanks for the info!
Strike Zone, thats a will do! And thanks for the offer I had a blast the last time out there Everyone have a great T day and FISH ON!

I've had a few deep fried turkeys and they were excellent -but!- not as good as the way I usually cook em. Usually throw em on the weber w/lottsa woodchips, gravy turns out most excellent (use the drippings from the drip pan strategically placed under the bird)w/shallots and madeira wine. Too labor intensive tho (plus it takes way too long) so now I jus let the ol lady cook it in the oven while I "wake up" ma taste buds w/a few cold ones an sum football. Can't recommend the barbecue method enough. Tried the smoker one year but like the results from the weber better. IMHO the deep fried is just a fad but tasty none the less.

Happy turkey day to all

Sincerely,
Roger

Thank for informations...
I want to say to you "Happy Thanksgiving Day !" :p

We are doing the turkey in the oven tomorrow for the first time in 25 years, has always been on the Weber. We put it in a foil pan with a can or two of chicken broth, lots of hickory chips on the fire, like the man says, great gravy and wonderful leftovers. The one this year is too big to fit.

Happy Thanksgiving!

What no gravey

Tried to buy a turkey deep fryer at COSTCO yesterday only to be told that their fryer had been recalled due to some sort of safety issue. Some of you folks may want to check with COSTCO.