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Default Backyard Turkey Frying Tips...

Bill wrote:
> Hey Yall!
> I'm planning on frying two or three turkeys for myself and a few
> family members this Thanksgiving. I would appreciate your input if you
> have some turkey frying tips to share from your own experiences?
>
> I know you are supposed to pat the turkey dry before dunking it in the
> hot peanut oil so as to avoid a splattering violent eruption; but, I
> am wondering if I could fill the open cavity with "stuffing" and fry
> it all together? Has anyone tried this? Fried fruit pies are cooked in
> hot oil so I suppose it would work...
>
> Bill


Cajun fried turkey is often stuffed with oyster dressing prior to the plunge
in the hot oil. Make sure you test the fryer by dunking the turkey (or
equivalent) to test the overflow limits. The last thing you want to do is
invite the Fire Department

Jill