Cooking Turkey

[cookiecdcmk]

Everyone is probably getting ready for Thanksgiving, and I will do the usual turkeys.  Over the years, I have cooked them using almost everything including Big Easy, Pellet Grill, Smoker, Offset, Grill, Propane Deep Fryer, and Kitchen Oven.  I have been using the Propane Deep Fryer for many years now, because everyone likes fried turkey.  The other methods were successful to different degress, and everyone usually has a favorite.  I recently have been looking at the Masterbuilt 10.6 qt Electric Deep Fryer and wondered if anyone has used one and what they think about it?  It looks less messy and I like the oil drain, but I see mixed reviews on it.

[tlg4942]

  I'm going to do a turkey on the 980 tomorrow morning.  I always used my crawfish pot for turkeys if frying or boiling.  Since I tend to be on the messy side I get in less trouble if I keep it outside!
Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving.   

[cookiecdcmk]

Good luck with yours.  One other reason that I thought about the electric fryer is less chance for fire.  I read that there are over 4300 fires each year with turkey fryers.

[Lines]

We're having turkey. I have been busy restoring some furniture and other household items, so I'm letting the Mrs. cook ours in the kitchen oven. I don't mind that at all because she does a very good job. We might try deep frying ours next year. I've seen some of my friends do it, so I kind of have an idea how. I do know it is delicious.

[Ka Honu]

Rule #1 for frying turkey: Make sure the bird is TOTALLY THAWED unless you want to see a BIG explosion and burn your house down.

Rule #2 for frying turkey: NEVER forget or violate Rule #1.

Rule #3 for frying turkey: If you violate Rule #1, make sure someone is visually recording the event from a safe distance. The video will be amazingly popular on any of a number of websites and/or social media platforms and will serve as a memorable keepsake for your survivors.

Jus' sayin'...

[MJSBBQ]

There is nothing that beats the Big Easy. Brine the turkey, put it in TBE, relax with a beverage, and no flames, no fire, it comes out perfect almost every time. Crisp infrared. Clean up is simple. I have had mine about 15 years, and it still works well. Nothing else comes close.

[Pam Gould]

There is nothing that beats the Big Easy. Brine the turkey, put it in TBE, relax with a beverage, and no flames, no fire, it comes out perfect almost every time. Crisp infrared. Clean up is simple. I have had mine about 15 years, and it still works well. Nothing else comes close.

This is exactly how I do mine...and it works every time.  Mine is about 15 years old too.  Happy Turkey Day everyone.

[akruckus]

We use a fryer, quick and simple, plus it keeps the oven free for all the sides. Simple dry brine for 36-48 hours and boom. I use the rub from this https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/expertly-spiced-and-glazed-roast-turkey sub mixed peppercorns for pink peppercorns.

[old sarge]

That fried turkey looks great. Things have been hectic and in disarray the last couple of years.  But I well remember my first fried turkey endeavor several years ago.  So simple. And delicious!  Also did a traditional roasted turkey (got to get gravy fixins) and a double smoked ham. This year we visited my son and family and met at a fancy hotel that put on a great spread.  No fuss but the wife and I sure do miss the home cooking!

[tlg4942]

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[old sarge]

Funny!  But sad to realize that there some folks who have been badly burned by deep fryers for failing to follow common sense rules on use. Thanks!

[MJSBBQ]

Funny clip!

Another BIG reason to use the infrared Big Easy!!!

[akruckus]

  Public service announcement disguised as a commercial ....
   
 

That's why we get a fresh turkey!