Let's talk turkey. I found this info on another thread. Help it might help.
Guidelines for turkeys to be fried... (VERY IMPORTANT)
1. DO NOT BUY BUTTERBALL turkeys... they are injected with alot of water... not good for frying. Buy cheap "young" turkeys. It's ok... they fry the best. I saw 79 cents/lb today for Publix generic birds. Those ALDI birds are OK... just try to buy the bigger ones.
2. 13-15lb size is best. This weight is the size that will max out the fryer's capacity... therefore most "bang" for the buck (and cooking time).
3. The birds must be thouroughly defrosted... no exceptions. Please make sure the giblits are removed and the cavern is completely thawed. This is the number 1 reason for splatter, burns, and fires.
4. Anyone else that wants to donate oil (or to the oil fund) (Cottenseed only), please pipe up. BassPro has 3gal jugs on sale for about $20. Each fryer uses 3-4 gallons.
5. The oil will preheat for almost an hour to reach the right temp. The birds cook 3.5 min/lb. 15 lb bird cooks in about 55 minutes. Please make sure the birds arrive in time to cook properly.
Guidelines for turkeys to be fried... (VERY IMPORTANT)
1. DO NOT BUY BUTTERBALL turkeys... they are injected with alot of water... not good for frying. Buy cheap "young" turkeys. It's ok... they fry the best. I saw 79 cents/lb today for Publix generic birds. Those ALDI birds are OK... just try to buy the bigger ones.
2. 13-15lb size is best. This weight is the size that will max out the fryer's capacity... therefore most "bang" for the buck (and cooking time).
3. The birds must be thouroughly defrosted... no exceptions. Please make sure the giblits are removed and the cavern is completely thawed. This is the number 1 reason for splatter, burns, and fires.
4. Anyone else that wants to donate oil (or to the oil fund) (Cottenseed only), please pipe up. BassPro has 3gal jugs on sale for about $20. Each fryer uses 3-4 gallons.
5. The oil will preheat for almost an hour to reach the right temp. The birds cook 3.5 min/lb. 15 lb bird cooks in about 55 minutes. Please make sure the birds arrive in time to cook properly.