Not Your Grandpa’s Fried Turkey - How to Fry a Turkey

Let’s get after it! There aren’t many things better than a deep fried Turkey. Here’s what you’ll need (Rubs can be found at houndhogsbbqsupply.com) Use promo code "YouTube" for 10% off. 1) Steak Shake (or another All Purpose seasoning) 2) Cajun PitGrit (or another Cajun rub) 3) 12-14 lb Turkey 4) Turkey Fryer kit & Propane 5) Butcher Twine 6) Avacado Oil Start out by setting the level of your oil correctly. 1) Put unseasoned turkey in empty fryer pot 2) Fill with water until it’s 2-3 inches below the top of the Turkey 3) Take Turkey out 4) Mark water level 5) Empty pot and fill with oil to line 6) Make sure to drop the Turkey in very slowly You need to know the safety tips for deep frying. 1) Protect your property. Cook away from the house in the yard if need be. 2) Fully defrost your turkey 3) Dry the turkey thoroughly (water and oil don’t mix, especially when hot) 4) Rise temperature of oil to 380-400 degrees. It will drop drastically when you put in a cold Turkey. 5) CUT THE FLAME OFF BEFORE YOU START DROPPING IN THE TURKEY IN CASE YOU HAVE AN OVERFLOW. Cut the flame back on once the oil is stable. So how to you cook the turkey? 1) Start with a clean, trimmed, dry turkey. Spray it with some kind of neutral flavored cooking oil as a binder. 2) Season liberally with Steak Shake and Cajun PitGrit 3) Follow the above safety tips, and drop the turkey in. 4) Cook for 3-4 minutes per pound. Begin checking internal temperature with a Thermapen after 30 minutes. 5) Remove at 165 in the white meat, rest for 5-10 minutes, and enjoy! We hope you enjoy this recipe, it’s been a classic family recipe for years. Don’t forget to head on over to our bbq supply store, houndhogsbbqsupply.com, for all your bbq rubs and sauce needs. ---------------------------- Products Used in Deep Frying a Turkey: Thermoworks 12” Probe: https://thermoworks.sjv.io/09vDqM Thermoworks Square Dot Thermometer: https://thermoworks.sjv.io/K0M3bn Thermoworks Probe Pot Clip: https://thermoworks.sjv.io/4Gvjv9 Loco Turkey Fryer: https://amzn.to/461aowo Tony’s Injectable Butter: https://amzn.to/3sjkZ8h Tony’s Creole Seasoning: https://amzn.to/3QuAT7S Turbo Trusser: https://amzn.to/3SoHh32 ---------------------------- Follow us on Social Media! Facebook:   / houndhogsoutdoors   Instagram:   / houndhogsoutdoors   TikTok:   / houndhogsoutdoors   ---------------------------- Our Favorite Hunting Gear: Mojo Dove Decoys: https://amzn.to/3F6RxoP Thermacell: https://amzn.to/3ZPcjCE Thermacell Refills: https://amzn.to/48MdKG2 A-frame Blind: https://amzn.to/3F7tkP1 Decoy Bags: https://amzn.to/3Q9SG52 Primos Goose Call: https://amzn.to/3PLtVLq ------------------------------- Our Favorite Cooking Products: Thermopen: https://thermoworks.sjv.io/XmM37a Thermoworks Dot Leave-in Thermometer: https://thermoworks.sjv.io/nX5J56 Thermoworks Needle Probe: https://thermoworks.sjv.io/K0M3Qx Full List of Thermoworks Products: https://thermoworks.sjv.io/ramoMQ INKBIRD IBT-26S Wi-fi Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3Zij7IW Burger Patty Press: https://amzn.to/3OF7HIY HB250/Grill Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3jrj0Xe HB250/Grill Latch: https://amzn.to/3DYMd5g Kwickan Pop Up Trash Can: https://amzn.to/3LS80ON Disposable Cutting Boards: https://amzn.to/3JzVaDC Butcher Paper: https://amzn.to/3JuENb4 Wagyu Beef Tallow: https://amzn.to/3E31qma Royal Oak Charcoal: www.royaloak.com --------------------------- Our Production Gear Go Pro 11: https://amzn.to/3RMwxeB DJI Wireless Mics: https://amzn.to/3tqueUn Our Music: https://share.epidemicsound.com/inslii As Thermoworks Affiliates and Amazon Associates, a small commission may be earned by you clicking on our links to purchase products. The price you pay is unaffected, but we might receive a small commission for advertising.