Deep fried turkey recipe

Recipe ingredients

• 1 (10 to 12 lb.) turkey
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 4 to 5 gal. peanut oil

Recipe method

• Rinse and dry turkey. Remove neck and giblet bag from small cavity in front and the large body cavity. Generously season inside cavity with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in cooking pot large enough to submerse turkey in hot oil. Heat oil to 350°F to 375°F. When oil is hot, using a sling of strong twine or a lifter, lower turkey into hot oil. Cook about 5 minutes per pound or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reaches 180°F.

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Deep fried turkey recipe