fried turkey spin off has anyone ever tried it

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Oct 24, 2005 05:18 PM

fried turkey spin off has anyone ever tried it

my brother wants me to fry a turkey for thanksgiving has anyone done this?

brooklynbridezilla Posted: Oct 24, 2005 05:34 PM

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never tried it, but i saw it cooked on tv once. i believe it was paula deen who did it. it was quite a spectacle, b/c the fryer had to be HUGE to accomodate the turkey, and if you aren't careful, the oil will spill out and splatter. maybe try to fry just the turkey breast and see how that comes out?

Blu-ize Posted: Oct 24, 2005 05:48 PM

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I haven't made it, but I've had it. It's yummo. I may try it, but you have to do it outside.

JodiBabe Posted: Oct 24, 2005 05:58 PM

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My BIL has fried turkeys the past few thanksgivings and they were GREAT!!!!!

carlsbride Posted: Oct 24, 2005 07:15 PM

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I have never prepared one, but I have had it, it is popular down south. Both times they used this big deep fryer that was outside.

jmf423 Posted: Oct 24, 2005 08:10 PM

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my BIL has been making one the past few years too.....it's yummy!!! He has the big deep-fryer he uses outside

frosty Posted: Oct 24, 2005 08:57 PM

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DH made one a couple of years ago. It was delicious! It was so juicy and tender. It doesn't taste oily at all.

Kate07 Posted: Oct 24, 2005 09:02 PM

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Posted by janwinterbridejoy

my brother wants me to fry a turkey for thanksgiving has anyone done this?

We had one two years ago - never again. It was delicious but it took FOREVER. The turkey was HUGE and I guess it wasn't planned right because it was not warm when we ate it either.

But it was very tasty.

soontobemrsv Posted: Oct 24, 2005 09:20 PM

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we do this every year outside in florida for thanks giving, i must say it is the best way you can eat turkey ever!!!!!!!!!! my dad brought one ove to my fil's last christmas and thats all everyone ate and everyone was amazed. it is extremely juicy...mmmmm, a few more weeks..lol

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Oct 24, 2005 10:36 PM

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im going to have to try it. for those people who have made them how long does it take and what do you season it with?

julybride44 Posted: Oct 24, 2005 11:20 PM

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Nope, Tofurky for me, I don't eat the birdies....I let the turkeys give thanks too:)

usuk2004 Posted: Oct 25, 2005 05:30 AM

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Posted by Kate07

Posted by janwinterbridejoy

my brother wants me to fry a turkey for thanksgiving has anyone done this?

We had one two years ago - never again. It was delicious but it took FOREVER. The turkey was HUGE and I guess it wasn't planned right because it was not warm when we ate it either.

But it was very tasty.

Really? OUr problem was that it cooked too fast. It was overdone. I think we cooked it for an hour or something, and it really could've used about 40-50 minutes. I'll have to double check.

Word of advice, though, do it outside and make sure it's dry. It was raining the day we did it and someone had to stand out there with an umbrella over the fryer the whole time!

MCDO15 Posted: Oct 25, 2005 07:12 AM

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fried turkey = good stuff...

i would go for it...every year, thanksgiving is the same...why not spice it up?

just make sure its done probally and you have the proper set up (i remember seeing all the commericals with ppl burning down trees, garages cause there setup got out of control)

BMD'sPeanut Posted: Oct 25, 2005 10:48 AM

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Someone I know bar-be-ques it. Supposedly cuts cooking time in half. (Or more...??)

MCDO15 Posted: Oct 25, 2005 11:05 AM

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Posted by BMD'sPeanut

Someone I know bar-be-ques it. Supposedly cuts cooking time in half. (Or more...??)

we used the bbq once (only cause our oven was broke) and i still think it took all day (8-10 hours) i think... it was a while ago.

this was probally the best turkey ive ever had.
my sister put fruits inside to give it flavor and it was the best.

soontobemrsv Posted: Oct 25, 2005 05:41 PM

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We only fry the turkey for like 35-40 minutes i think.

Imagin916 Posted: Oct 25, 2005 06:27 PM

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We did this one year and it turned out delicious! I was told that peanut oil is a good choice to use, it really gives it a nice flavor. Like everyone else said, make sure you do it outside unless you want to burn your house down! It cooks really fast, its like 40 minutes to an hour depending on the size of the turkey.