Need Help!!! Turkey Fryer Rookie

Justin83 · 10-25-2006, 08:48 AM

Thinking about buying a cheaper turkey fryer. One that holds about 30 QTS.
Any recommendations on what the best way is to fry a turkey??? Also, if there are other recipes, I'd sure love to fry some fresh fish in there. I've had fried walleye, catfish, and even spoonbill and it was all very, very, very, tasty. I'd like to try frying a turkey this year for thanksgiving, so any recipes/advice would be appreciated!!!!
Thanks!

**RedefiningFate** · 10-25-2006, 09:31 AM

Injections do wonders...check out scheels and BPS for some fryer seasonings, personally I like the cajun brand that BPS carries.

Justin83 · 10-25-2006, 09:35 AM

Thanks for the advice. Do you have any recommendations on how long to put the turkey in?? I Don't want to burn it or over cook it. I'm sure there are recipes on the internet somewhere....but if you have cooking times, that'd be great!!!

**RedefiningFate** · 10-25-2006, 09:37 AM

I don't...I trust my father when it comes to the fryer and even with him I stay well away. I will ask him though and see what he recommends.

Fish On · 10-25-2006, 10:49 AM

Before you start cooking, put the bird in the pot and fill with water enough to cover the bird. Take the bird out and mark the water line. Drain the pot and dry it as well as the bird (lots of paper towels, oil and water don't mix) Inject with Creole butter (my favorite) and creol seasoning inside and out fill with oil to that mark you made, heat oil to 375 (I think) . With a gloved hand SLOWLY lower bird into oil, it's gonna pop ALOT cook for 3.5 min per pound of bird. A 12lb bird should take 42-45minutes.

Most cookers will have directions on them as well as on the oil if you buy the 4.5 gal box (make sure to buy the 4.5gal box it's alot cheaper than a bunch of .5 gallon jugs)

Personally I don't care if I ever have a roasted turkey again , fried is way better

Justin83 · 10-25-2006, 10:54 AM

This is the main reason why I want to do it...I've seen pictures and have heard that you'll never go back to oven baked or anything else...that fried is the absolute best turkey...that it's moist in the middle as well. I'm going to buy one of those big things of oil from BPS. I'd think that should last me a while, hopefully. Also, I need to buy a fryer, will probably get the one from BPS that is on sale for 29.99, normally 49.99. Unless, 30 qts. is too small???

Fish On · 10-25-2006, 10:59 AM

30qt should be big enough, I can't remember what mine is

**RedefiningFate** · 10-25-2006, 11:01 AM

Justin-

I bought my dad the BPS kind and it works perfect, if you don't get the one with the spout attached to drain the oil, then get an oil pump so you can save your oil after you're done. According to my father, all he does is wait for the temp of the middle of the breast to get 170 degrees and he knows it is done.

What Fish On said sounds delecious!

J.T. I'm hungry!!!

smokeybear z · 04-05-2008, 03:03 AM

It is so easy to do that, like others have said, you won't want to roast ever again. It's ready in 40-50 minutes and always comes out looking golden brown, like it should be in a commercial.

I use the instructions that come on the package of the 5 gal (maybe it is 4.5, not sure). It says 3 minutes per lb plus 5 minutes at 350 degrees.

A couple notes to remember;

1) Make sure that if it spills/runs over, it will run away from the house, down the driveway or in a safe direction.

2) make sure the bird is dry

3) Try and keep it out of the wind. It is amazing how much wind will drop the tempature.

4) never do it in your garage.

you won't be disapointed when you do it.

vizslaguy08 · 04-06-2008, 08:33 PM

I always cut the wings off as well. I put the breast/legs in. Then I put in the wings, they cook alot faster than the rest of the bird, and gives me a snack while drinking beer, er I mean finishing the rest of the bird.

walleyesfairlanes · 04-11-2008, 03:04 PM

I bought a fryer, 30qt for 79.00 with a 20.00 rebate that is all electric with timer and temp control. It also has a drain plug on the bottom. It can also boil water for sweetcorn, dumplin's. It will also steam crab legs, and shrimp. I run a constant 375 and right at 4min/lb. I would not go back to the propane fryer. the electric version is worry free and very consistant.

Wirenut · 04-24-2008, 01:43 PM

walleyesfairlanes,
Where did you get your fryer? I saw one I liked, Masterbuilt, and was similar to that at Cabela's for $150; then saw the same one for $99 elsewhere.

10-25-2006, 08:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Justin83 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 404 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Thinking about buying a cheaper turkey fryer. One that holds about 30 QTS. Any recommendations on what the best way is to fry a turkey??? Also, if there are other recipes, I'd sure love to fry some fresh fish in there. I've had fried walleye, catfish, and even spoonbill and it was all very, very, very, tasty. I'd like to try frying a turkey this year for thanksgiving, so any recipes/advice would be appreciated!!!! Thanks! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-25-2006, 09:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Justin83 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 404 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks for the advice. Do you have any recommendations on how long to put the turkey in?? I Don't want to burn it or over cook it. I'm sure there are recipes on the internet somewhere....but if you have cooking times, that'd be great!!! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-25-2006, 10:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Fish On 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: next to the trolling rod Posts: 1,063 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Before you start cooking, put the bird in the pot and fill with water enough to cover the bird. Take the bird out and mark the water line. Drain the pot and dry it as well as the bird (lots of paper towels, oil and water don't mix) Inject with Creole butter (my favorite) and creol seasoning inside and out fill with oil to that mark you made, heat oil to 375 (I think) . With a gloved hand SLOWLY lower bird into oil, it's gonna pop ALOT cook for 3.5 min per pound of bird. A 12lb bird should take 42-45minutes. Most cookers will have directions on them as well as on the oil if you buy the 4.5 gal box (make sure to buy the 4.5gal box it's alot cheaper than a bunch of .5 gallon jugs) Personally I don't care if I ever have a roasted turkey again , fried is way better __________________ When you have the option, please buy American made. If it does not save your job, it might save mine.

10-25-2006, 10:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
Justin83 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 404 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	This is the main reason why I want to do it...I've seen pictures and have heard that you'll never go back to oven baked or anything else...that fried is the absolute best turkey...that it's moist in the middle as well. I'm going to buy one of those big things of oil from BPS. I'd think that should last me a while, hopefully. Also, I need to buy a fryer, will probably get the one from BPS that is on sale for 29.99, normally 49.99. Unless, 30 qts. is too small??? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-25-2006, 10:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
Fish On 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: next to the trolling rod Posts: 1,063 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	30qt should be big enough, I can't remember what mine is __________________ When you have the option, please buy American made. If it does not save your job, it might save mine.

10-25-2006, 09:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
RedefiningFate Director Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Millard Posts: 4,328 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Injections do wonders...check out scheels and BPS for some fryer seasonings, personally I like the cajun brand that BPS carries.

10-25-2006, 09:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
RedefiningFate Director Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Millard Posts: 4,328 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I don't...I trust my father when it comes to the fryer and even with him I stay well away. I will ask him though and see what he recommends.

10-25-2006, 11:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
RedefiningFate Director Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Millard Posts: 4,328 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Justin- I bought my dad the BPS kind and it works perfect, if you don't get the one with the spout attached to drain the oil, then get an oil pump so you can save your oil after you're done. According to my father, all he does is wait for the temp of the middle of the breast to get 170 degrees and he knows it is done. What Fish On said sounds delecious! J.T. I'm hungry!!!

04-05-2008, 03:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
smokeybear z Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norfolk Posts: 134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	It is so easy to do that, like others have said, you won't want to roast ever again. It's ready in 40-50 minutes and always comes out looking golden brown, like it should be in a commercial. I use the instructions that come on the package of the 5 gal (maybe it is 4.5, not sure). It says 3 minutes per lb plus 5 minutes at 350 degrees. A couple notes to remember; 1) Make sure that if it spills/runs over, it will run away from the house, down the driveway or in a safe direction. 2) make sure the bird is dry 3) Try and keep it out of the wind. It is amazing how much wind will drop the tempature. 4) never do it in your garage. you won't be disapointed when you do it. __________________ "Lord, suffer me a buck so large that even I, in talking of it afterward, have no need to lie."

04-06-2008, 08:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
vizslaguy08 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: near norfolk Posts: 321 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	I always cut the wings off as well. I put the breast/legs in. Then I put in the wings, they cook alot faster than the rest of the bird, and gives me a snack while drinking beer, er I mean finishing the rest of the bird.

04-11-2008, 03:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
walleyesfairlanes Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	fryer I bought a fryer, 30qt for 79.00 with a 20.00 rebate that is all electric with timer and temp control. It also has a drain plug on the bottom. It can also boil water for sweetcorn, dumplin's. It will also steam crab legs, and shrimp. I run a constant 375 and right at 4min/lb. I would not go back to the propane fryer. the electric version is worry free and very consistant.

04-24-2008, 01:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Wirenut Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: At The Water's Edge...Just Outside South Bend Posts: 642 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	walleyesfairlanes, Where did you get your fryer? I saw one I liked, Masterbuilt, and was similar to that at Cabela's for $150; then saw the same one for $99 elsewhere. __________________ Cleaning Trash Fish FromThe Pit, One State Record At A Time

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