Whole Fried Turkey

5 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 to 12 lb.) turkey
  • 1 1/2 gal. cooking oil or shortening
  • salt
  • red pepper
  • Season-All

Directions

  1. 1
    Thaw turkey completely and wash thoroughly.
  2. 2
    Freely season turkey skin and cavity with salt, red pepper and Season-All, rubbing seasoning in well.
  3. 3
    Place cooking oil in a 20 to 26-quart pot or jambalaya pot, bringing oil to temperature hot enough to light match.
  4. 4
    Place turkey in oil; reduce heat to slow boil.
  5. 5
    Cook 45 minutes, turning every 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Make sure oil stays at a slow boil.
  7. 7
    When golden brown, remove and cool.
  8. 8
    Carves like a baked bird.
  9. 9
    Delicious!

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