deep-fried turkey
1 (10 to 12 pound) turkey 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 to 5 gallons peanut oil Rinse and dry turkey. Remove neck and giblet bag...
Ingredients
- 1(10 to 12 pound) turkey
- 2teaspoonsalt
- 2teaspoonpepper
- 1teaspooncayenne pepper
- 4to 5 gallons peanut oil
Directions
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Deep-Fried Turkey 1 (10 to 12 pound) turkey 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 to 5 gallons peanut oil Rinse an
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Remove neck and giblet bag from small cavity in front and the large body cavity
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Generously season inside cavity with salt and pepper
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Use as much cayenne pepper as taste buds will allow
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Heat oil in cooking pot large enough to submerse turkey in hot oil
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Heat oil to 350 degrees F to 375 degrees F
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When oil is hot, using a sling of strong twine or a lifter, lower turkey into hot oil
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Cook about 5 minutes per pound or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reaches 180 degrees F