Turkey Frying Recipes
Peanut Oil for Turkey Fryer
Peanut Oil for Turkey Fryer
Along with a great taste, peanut oil is perfect for deep-frying because it has a unique property: It does not absorb the flavor of other foods cooked in the oil. You can cook several different items together and each will maintain their own great taste. Peanut oil can reach a high temperature that keeps the outside of food crispy and the inside very moist. Peanut oil works well with all types of deep fried turkey recipes.
Prep a Turkey for Deep Frying
There are many secrets to deep frying a turkey but there are a few things that need to be done beforehand. Make sure the turkey is clean inside and out, and ensure that there is no excess moisture. If excess moisture is present, it can react violently with the hot oil and cause injury. You then want to find a good rub for deep fried turkey, which you will find in any of these recipes. Check out Paula Deen’s deep fried turkey recipe or create a Southern fried turkey rub.

Savory Southern Fried Turkey
1 20lb turkey 1 cup sea salt 5 shallots (shaved) 5 garlic cloves (crushed) 1 bunch sage (chopped) ½ bunch thyme 2 each bay leaf 3 tablespoons black peppercorns Instructions: Heat the chicken broth to a boil with all the ingredients to infuse Remove from the heat and...

Heavenly and Healthy Deep-Fried Turkey
Are you ready for the most deliciously tender and juicy turkey you have ever tasted? Deep-fried turkey is one of the South’s best-kept culinary secrets and authentic turkey frying starts with 100% peanut oil. Read on for recipes and how-to and safety tips on...
Paula Deen’s Deep-Fried Turkey
Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients: 1 (10-pound) turkey 2 tablespoons House seasoning, recipe follows 2 tablespoons of your favorite dry rub 3 to 5 gallons peanut oil House Seasoning: 1 cup salt 1/4 cup black pepper 1/4 cup garlic powder Instructions: Wash bird inside and out,...
Chef John Folse & Company Deep-Fried Turkey
PREP TIME: 1 1/2 Hours SERVES: 8 - 10 Ingredients: 1 (16-pound) turkey 3 gallons peanut oil 8 ounces Wishbone Italian Dressing Hot sauce to taste Worcestershire sauce to taste Salt to taste Black pepper to taste Cayenne pepper to taste Onion powder to taste Garlic...
Cajun Deep Fried Whole Turkey
The best way to season your turkey, or any other large piece of meat, is with an injector and a spicy sauce (recipe for sauce below). Use at least 1/2 oz. of sauce per pound of turkey (1 oz per pound is what we use), making sure to inject the sauce deeply and evenly....
Lady Gaga Thanksgiving Special Recipes
Ingredients: 1 (10 to 12 pound) fresh whole turkey 3 gallons peanut oil, for frying 1 cup rub composed of: 1½ tbs. of dry sage 1½ tbs. thyme 1½ tbs. Italian parsley 1½ tbs. garlic powder 1 tbs. salt 1 tbs. onion powder 1 tbs. black pepper Instructions: Preheat oil to...
Barbecue Brine For Deep-Fried Turkey
Ingredients: 7 qt Water 1 cup Bourbon or whiskey 2 cups Kosher Salt 1 cup Brown suger 2 cups Barbecue sauce, spicy 1 cup Cider vinegar 10 ea. Juniper berries 4 ea. Bay leaves 1 tbsp. Black pepercorns 6 ea. Garlic cloves, peeled and sliced Instructions: Combine half...
Chorizo-Spiced Latin Style Brine
Ingredients: 1 cup Honey 5 qt. Water 2 cups Apple cider ½ cup Molasses 1½ cups Salt ½ cup Chorizo Spice (see below) 1 Tbsp. Allspice berries, toasted and ground 2 Tbsp. Coriander seeds, toasted and ground ¼ cup Fresh marjoram, chopped (or dried) Instructions: Combine...
Hawaiian Pineapple-Soy Brine
Ingredients: 6 cups Pineapple juice 3½ qt. Water 1 ½ cup Light soy sauce ½ cup Brown sugar or maple syrup 1 cup Salt ¼ cup Fresh ginger, grated 1 Tbsp. Red chili flakes 2 Tbsp. Coriander seeds, toasted and ground 1 ea. Onions, peeled and chopped 2-3 ea. Cinnamon...
Sliced Apple Brine
Ingredients: 1 gal. Water 2 ½ cups Salt 2 qt. Cider 4 qt. Apple juice 2 cups Brown sugar 8 ea. Cinnamon stick ½ oz. Peppercorns 10 ea. Cloves Bay leaves and thyme to taste 2 ea. Onions, peeled and cut in large pieces 2 ea. Apples, cut in large pieces Instructions:...