08/03/2026
How to make Fried Turkey 🦃
Recipe & Tips ⤵️⤵️⤵️
Used the Turkey Frying Set from
Ingredients:
10 lb Turkey
2 sticks of Butter
18 oz Chef Merito Adobo Rub
3.5 Gallons Peanut Oil
Brine
Brine Ingredients:
3 lemons
3 oranges
3 apples
1 bunch of rosemary
1 cup salt
1 gallon water
Directions:
1. Combine all brine ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Let the brine cool completely.
2. Once cooled, pour the brine into a brining bag or cooler, add ice, and submerge the turkey. Brine overnight in the refrigerator or a cool space.
The Next Day:
1. Rinse the turkey thoroughly to remove the brine, then pat dry.
2. Melt butter and mix in 2 tablespoons of adobo rub. Inject this mixture into all areas of the turkey.
3. Rub the outside of the turkey with adobo marinade for extra flavor.
4. Place the turkey on a turkey fryer rack.
Frying Instructions:
1. Set up a propane gas burner outdoors, on a stable surface like cement or dirt, at least 20 feet away from anything flammable.
2. Heat 3.5 gallons of peanut oil in a large pot. When the oil reaches 250°F, turn off the burner and carefully lower the turkey into the oil.
3. Turn the burner back on and maintain an oil temperature between 300°F and 325°F.
4. Fry the turkey for about 4 minutes per pound (for a 10-pound turkey, around 40-45 minutes).
5. When the thickest part of the breast reaches 160°F, remove the turkey from the oil. Let it rest for 20 minutes, during which the internal temperature will rise to 165°F.
Pro Tips:
• Internal Temperature: Pull the turkey out at 160°F; the internal temperature will continue to rise, ensuring juicy meat.
• Fully Defrost: Make sure the turkey is completely thawed—a frozen turkey in hot oil can cause a dangerous explosion.
• Safety Zone: Fry outdoors on a stable surface, away from anything flammable.
• Fire Preparedness: Keep a fire extinguisher or water hose nearby for emergencies.
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