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Deep Fried Turkey

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Ingredients:
* 2  tablespoons  kosher salt
* 1  tablespoon  salt-free spicy seasoning blend
* 1  teaspoon  garlic powder
* 1  teaspoon  onion powder
* 1  teaspoon  dried crushed red pepper
* 1  (12- to 14-lb.) whole frozen turkey, thawed
* 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
* Peanut oil

Methods:
01. Stir together first 5 ingredients.

02. Remove giblets and neck from turkey, and, if desired, reserve for another use. Rinse turkey with cold water. Drain cavity well; pat dry. Rub turkey evenly with 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil. Loosen and lift skin from turkey breasts with fingers without totally detaching skin; spread one-fourth salt mixture evenly underneath. Carefully replace skin. Sprinkle additional one-fourth salt mixture inside cavity; rub into cavity. Sprinkle remaining salt mixture evenly on skin; rub into skin. Place turkey on fryer rod.

03. Pour peanut oil into a deep propane turkey fryer, pouring 10 to 12 inches below top of fryer. Heat to 300° over a medium-low flame according to manufacturer's instructions. Carefully lower turkey into hot oil with rod attachment.

04. Fry 45 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion of thigh registers 165°. (Keep oil temperature between 300° to 325°.) Remove turkey from oil; drain and let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
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  1. KaiDecember 7, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Rice Bran Oil is an excellent deep fryer oil-

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