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Will this work with a chicken?

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Yes, but adjust the measurements based on the weight of the chicken.

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How do I eat the turkey?

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Eat the turkey with a fork and knife.

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The last time I used an injected Butterball turkey, it turned black, but it was still very good. Should I only use a non-injected one?

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Yes.

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Can I do this with a 5 gal stock pot, on my electric kitchen stove, if I simply replace the oil with water, and just cook it longer?

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No, for many reasons. Water can only reach 100 C/212 F, which is not hot enough. Boiling meat in water isn't going to taste very good. Finally, do not use oil indoors unless you want to burn down the house.

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What is the method for deep frying a turkey that weighs thirty pounds?

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If you try to deep fry a 30 lb turkey, you'll end up with a dried, burnt outside and a raw inside. I guess you could halve it and fry one side at a time.

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Can I filter and then reuse the peanut oil?

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Yes. Once it cools, fish out the big chunks. Then, get a clean funnel (not the one you use in the garage), place a coffee filter on the inside (it helps to tape down the edges so it stays put), then pour the sort of clean oil back into the original container through the filter/funnel. Then keep it in the fridge until next time. It should be good for three turkeys. If next time the oil stinks or foams, discard it (put it in the trash or recycle it). If you burn the oil, don't bother trying to save it.

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Can I fry two small turkeys (8 lbs each) together at one time? What should be the cooking time?

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No. This could cause an accident. Take the extra 26 minutes and do hem both right. Cook one immediately after the other, perhaps add a touch more oil after the first one is done.

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How do I make sure my deep fried turkey doesn't dry out?

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Inject the turkey and cook 3 minutes per pound. Make sure to keep oil at 325-350 degrees.

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Do the legs point up or down when deep frying a turkey?

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You will need put the turkey legs facing upward. Make sure to also lower the turkey down slowly.

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