Deep Fried Turkey -- Redux

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I know this has been discussed before, but I've got a new twist on the topic.

oilBabe is allegedly allergic to a bunch of things now, including peanuts, so that means this years turkey frying will be a bit different. No peanut oil. So canola or some other high heat capable oil will be used.

However, I'm also looking for some alternatives to the Cajun injections.

I'm even willing to try a few before thanksgiving, just so we have it right for the holiday.

So what are your ideas? I'm looking for something to inject that's a bit more subtle than the cajun spice mixture in butter or oil.

Suggestions?
 
I could save bacon fat, but it's gonna take some time to get enough.

Not to mention I don't know how it would handle 350-375 degree temps.
 
I've seen the brine recipes before, so we may try that.

I've been frying a bird since 2003 when my neighbor couldn't do the math on how long to fry it, so I took over the job for the neighborhood. So I know all about putting the bird in, covering it with water, removing the bird to see the level for the oil so I don't displace oil and create a youtube video opportunity.

oilBabe and I were talking about it last night as well, and she came up with the idea of some poultry seasoning mix, in butter, perhaps a little wine, and using that as an injection mixture instead of the Cajun mix.

That's an interesting idea.

Since my daughter turns 12 in four weeks, and loves a turkey leg, we may fry up one that weekend and try it out.

Please, keep the suggestions coming, as I'm really looking for an injectable mixture that will add a little subtle surprise to the bird.
 
All I can say on the injection is you don't want anything that has a distinct color or granularity to it because it looks WEIRD when you get an injected pocket that didn't spread out.
 
Anything you can put on a chicken you can put in a turkey. That's a good guide. Put some butter in it, too, and I can't see how it could be bad.

The good thing about this year is that your oil bill should be lower. Peanut oil is danged expensive. Sunflower, safflower, and canolo oil should be servicable alternatives.
 
Be sure to turn the flame off when you lower the bird in the oil. That way there is no open flame to ignite any spilled oil. Relight as soon as the bubbling clams down.
 
Originally Posted By: LAGA
Be sure to turn the flame off when you lower the bird in the oil. That way there is no open flame to ignite any spilled oil. Relight as soon as the bubbling clams down.


I don't know if I should be grateful for the tips or insulted?

Why do I ask? In the first message, I say this years turkey frying will be different. So without saying it directly, I've already indicated that I've done this before.

In a following message, I indicate I've been doing this since 2003.

Finally, I'm asking for tips on:

Quote:

So what are your ideas? I'm looking for something to inject that's a bit more subtle than the cajun spice mixture in butter or oil.


I guess I'm just in a mood tonight, so this post rubbed me the wrong way. I'm sure I'll get over it.

I suppose the tips might help someone reading who really hasn't done this before.

FWIW

jC
 
Really?

Quote:

oilBabe is allegedly allergic to a bunch of things now, including peanuts, so that means this years turkey frying will be a bit different. No peanut oil. So canola or some other high heat capable oil will be used.


This year's will be different implies it's been done previous years. But I realize that may not be as obvious as the next quote.

Quote:

I've been frying a bird since 2003 when my neighbor couldn't do the math on how long to fry it, so I took over the job for the neighborhood. So I know all about putting the bird in, covering it with water, removing the bird to see the level for the oil so I don't displace oil and create a youtube video opportunity.


So if folks can't figure out that I've done this before after these two quotes, I don't know how else to say it.
 
Well, I was wrong, I see that you had said that before.

You think that people are being patronizing, but they're just being nice. The problem isn't with others' communication, but with your perception.
 
Maybe. Maybe PART of the problem is folks don't read the whole thing.

When folks say I didn't tell anyone that I had done it before, I really don't think the problem is with my perception.

It's kinda like when my ex-wife tried to tell me that it wasn't her affair that was the problem, but my perception of the affair.

I guess I fail to see how it's a problem with my perception in both cases.

I understand that they are trying to be helpful. I get that. I perceive that.

I even said I was in "a mood" or however I put it yesterday.

But even that didn't seem to be enough as you tried to tell me I didn't even indicate I had done it safely before. Then you come back with, the problem is my perception.

Do you perceive how that might be a bit difficult to swallow? :)

Have your favorite adult drink on me, I'm good for it.

Cheers
 
I did read your original post and even though this doesn't really help, maybe it's an option. My dad and I used to smoke turkeys. Probably some of the best birds I've ever had. Only reason I mention it here is that it eliminates any oil issues.
 
So what happened?

Canola oil, 3.5 gallons of it. No lard or bacon fat.

The injection for the turkey? 1 cup red wine, 1 cup olive oil, a teaspoon of black pepper and a tablespoon of Italian seasoning, a tablespoon of garlic salt, and a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.

I injected it the night before and put the bird back in the fridge.

I injected a chicken with a traditional creole seasoning and fried that after the turkey since oilBabe is supposed to avoid chicken.
 
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