DEEP-FRIED TURKEY
This Deep-Fried Turkey tastes so rich, it needs no gravy.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Turkey Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash turkey inside and out under cold running water; pat dry. Finely grind bay leaves in spice grinder; transfer to small bowl. Finely grind thyme, oregano, and peppercorns separately; add to bay leaves. Mix in Creole seasoning and garlic powder.
- Rub 1/3 spice mixture on inside of turkey, 1/3 under skin of breast, and 1/3 on outside of turkey; place in roasting pan. Cover; marinate overnight in refrigerator or up to 24 hours.
- Bring turkey to room temperature. Using a wooden skewer, thread neck flap securely to bottom of turkey. Fold wing tips under. Using steel or aluminum wire, truss legs and tail's nose together securely; form a handle with wire. This will enable you to hold turkey while submerging in hot oil.
- Heat oil in 10-gallon pot with liner basket over high heat until temperature registers 360 degrees. Holding turkey by handle, immerse in oil. Maintain temperature at 360 degrees while frying. Fry until golden brown, about 45 minutes, or 3 minutes per pound.
- Lift turkey from oil; transfer to a wire rack over a roasting pan. Drain for 15 minutes. Serve.
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Steven McGlauh
[email protected]Amazing recipe! The turkey was crispy, juicy, and flavorful. Definitely a keeper.
Rajkumar Ray
[email protected]This was my first time cooking a turkey and I couldn't have asked for a better recipe. The turkey was delicious and everyone at our Thanksgiving dinner raved about it. Thank you!
Alisha Hossain
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'd never deep fried a turkey before, but I'm so glad I did! It was so easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly. It was the best turkey I've ever had.
Loren Jeanotte
[email protected]My first time deep frying a turkey and it was a huge success! The turkey was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The flavor was amazing and the whole family loved it. Definitely will be making this again.