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How to Measure the Oil When Deep-Frying Turkey

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Deep-fried turkey has a crisp, golden skin and is deliciously moist. The right-size pot and the right amount of oil are the keys to successful frying. One of the most common questions when deep-frying is how to calculate the amount of oil that is needed. There's a simple, easy solution to this!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Select a pot that is large enough to cover the turkey with oil and prevent spillovers. Choose a pot that is narrow and tall. A wide pot will waste oil, and you'll have a more difficult time maintaining the proper temperature for frying.

  2. Step 2

    Clean the turkey under cold water.

  3. Step 3

    Place the turkey in the pot. Include the turkey holder if using that device. Fill the pot with water, covering the turkey by 1 inch.

  4. Step 4

    Remove the turkey from the pot and place it in a pan. Pat the turkey completely dry using paper towels. Make sure all the water is removed from the turkey cavity as well.

  5. Step 5

    Place a piece of masking tape on the top of the water line in the pot.

  6. Step 6

    Dispose of the water. Dry the pot completely since remaining water will cause the heated oil to explode.

  7. Step 7

    Fill the pot with frying oil to the bottom of the masking tape. Remove the masking tape. Heat the oil and proceed to fry the turkey.

Tips & Warnings
  • Corn, peanut and canola oils are recommended for frying.
  • Place a large garbage bag under the frying stand to catch any oil spills when filling the pot.

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