Frying a turkey is a great way to cook a delicious and impressive Thanksgiving dinner. A Charmglow turkey fryer makes it easy to fry a turkey, and with a little bit of preparation, you can have a perfectly cooked turkey in no time.
Equipment:
- Charmglow turkey fryer
- Propane tank
- Large cooking pot or stock pot
- Thermometer
- Meat thermometer
- Cooking gloves
- Safety glasses
- Cooking utensils
- Turkey-sized frying basket
- Cooking oil
Instructions:
1. Prepare your turkey.
- Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey and rinse the turkey inside and out with cold water.
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Inject the turkey with a marinade or brine, if desired.
2. Prepare the turkey fryer.
- Place the turkey fryer on the ground outdoors.
- Assemble the turkey fryer according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Fill the pot with enough cooking oil to cover the turkey by at least 2 inches.
- Light the propane tank and adjust the heat to high.
3. Fry the turkey.
- Carefully place the turkey in the frying basket.
- Lower the frying basket into the hot oil.
- Fry the turkey for approximately 3-4 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Remove the turkey from the fryer.
- Carefully lift the frying basket out of the hot oil.
- Place the turkey on a cooling rack to drain.
- Let the turkey rest for at least 15 minutes before carving and serving.
Tips:
- Use a high-quality cooking oil, such as peanut oil or vegetable oil.
- Avoid using olive oil or canola oil, as they have a lower smoke point and can cause the oil to burn.
- Keep an eye on the temperature of the oil and adjust the heat as needed to maintain a consistent temperature.
- Do not overcrowd the fryer. If the turkey is too large, it will not cook evenly.
- Use caution when working with hot oil. Wear cooking gloves and safety glasses to protect yourself from burns.
- Be sure to supervise the turkey fryer at all times. Do not leave the fryer unattended.
Additional Charmglow Turkey Fryer Safety Tips:
- Follow all safety instructions that came with your Charmglow turkey fryer.
- Never use a turkey fryer indoors. Always fry your turkey outdoors.
- Place the turkey fryer on a stable, level surface.
- Keep children and pets away from the fryer.
- Never leave the turkey fryer unattended.
- Always have a fire extinguisher nearby in case of fire.
- Never use water to extinguish an oil fire. If an oil fire occurs, turn off the heat and smother the fire with a fire extinguisher.
Enjoy your delicious fried turkey!