While previously we had “Dave’s Gourmet Deep Fried Turkey Seasoning,” that product is no longer up for sale,  so in place of it, we now recommend “Sylvia’s Soulful Seasoned Salt 7-Ounce Unit” which is a seasoning that you can also use for ALL your fried turkeys.

It comes in a pack of 12 and you can also use it for most other recipes. Using all natural ingredients like Paprika, Garlic, Black and Red pepper, and a few other herbs and spices, “Sylvia’s Soulful Seasoned Salt“ will add some soul-satisfying flavor to foods when cooking, barbecuing, grilling, or simply at the table.

Product Details

Product Dimensions – 9 x 6.1 x 7 inches

Shipping Weight - 6.6 pounds for a pack of 12

Shipping – This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.

We recommend the Bayou Classic brand for frying your turkey….

Bayou Classic 3066A 30-Quart Outdoor Turkey Fryer Kit

Features:

• Turkey fryer kit; includes 30-quart stockpot and outdoor gas stove
• Aluminum and cast-iron construction for high-quality performance; 10-PSI regulator
• Perforated poultry rack with grab hook for safely removing turkey from pot
• Vented lid; 12-inch stainless thermometer; 1-ounce seasoning injector
• Measures approximately 33 by 16 by 16 inches fully assembled

Click here to view more details/purchase this kit

Bayou Classic 9195 32-Quart Stainless-Steel Outdoor Turkey Fryer Kit with Burner

Features:

• Turkey fryer kit includes stainless-steel 32-quart stockpot and propane-burner patio stove
• Perforated poultry rack with grab hook for safely removing turkey from pot
• 12-inch deep-fry thermometer; 3-piece detachable skewer set; 20-PSI regulator
• 48-inch hose and regulator kit; vented lid; 1-ounce trial seasoning injector
• Measures approximately 34 by 16 by 16 inches fully assembled

Click here to view more details/purchase this kit

Bayou Classic 3016 30-Quart Outdoor Turkey Fryer with Basket and Fry Pot

Features:

• Turkey fryer kit provides 30-quart stockpot and outdoor gas-burner stove
• Aluminum and cast-iron construction for high-quality performance; 10-PSI regulator
• Vented lid; perforated poultry rack; 12-inch stainless thermometer
• Includes 10-quart fry pot and large steam/boil basket for boiling crawfish, shrimp, and vegetables
• Measures approximately 33 by 16 by 16 inches fully assembled

Click here to view more details/purchase this kit

Bayou Classic 1195 32-Quart Stainless Steel Turkey Fryer Kit

Features:

• Polished Stainless Steel
• Strongest Perforated Basket available
• Heavy Duty Handles
• One Piece Welded Stainless Steel Frame
• 10 PSI Regulator

Click here to view more details/purchase this kit

• Turkey fryers should always be used outdoors a safe distance from buildings and any other material that can burn.
• Never use turkey fryers on wooden decks or in garages. Make sure the fryers are used on a flat surface to reduce accidental tipping.
• Never leave the fryer unattended. Most units do not have thermostat controls. If you don’t watch the fryer carefully, the oil will continue to heat until it catches fire.
• Never let children or pets near the fryer when in use. Even after use, never allow children or pets near the turkey fryer. The oil inside the cooking pot can remain dangerously hot, hours after use.
• To avoid oil spillover, do not overfill the fryer. If the cooking pot is overfilled with oil, the oil may spill out of the unit when the turkey is placed into the cooking pot. Oil may hit the burner/flames causing a fire to engulf the entire unit.
• Use well-insulated potholders or oven mitts when touching pot or lid handles. The sides of the cooking pot, lid and pot handles get extremely hot. If possible, wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from oil splatter.
• Make sure the turkey is completely thawed and be careful with marinades. Oil and water don’t mix, and water causes oil to spill over, causing a fire or even an explosion hazard.
• The National Turkey Federation recommends refrigerator thawing and to allow approximately 24 hours for every five pounds of bird thawed in the refrigerator. This should be no problem if you follow our tutorial, as we marinate our turkeys for 2 days for maximum flavor.
• Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher nearby. Never use water to extinguish a grease fire. Remember to use your best judgement when attempting to fight a fire. If the fire is manageable, use an all-purpose fire extinguisher. If the fire increases, immediately call 9-1-1 for help.
• Even after use, never allow children or pets near the turkey fryer. The oil inside the cooking pots remains dangerously hot, hours after use.

Okay, now let’s deep fry that turkey!

However, before you get started deep frying your turkey, please read the Safety Precautions first.

What You Need to Fry Your Turkey

• Turkey Deep Fryer Kit
• Peanut Oil (5 gallons)
• 10-14 lb Thawed Turkey
• Turkey Seasoning
• Plastic Bag Large Enough to Place Turkey Inside and Seal

You can pick up your turkey, peanut oil, and plastic bag from your favorite local supermaket. We recommend that you use peanut oil because it gives the turkey a better flavor and is less likely to burn or smoke at a high temperature. However, you can substitute any high temperature deep frying oil that has a high smoking point (450°F, preferably) – corn oil, safflower oil, even canola oil. For the bag, my Dad uses an ordinary new, unused 13 gallon kitchen bag.

You can purchase a good turkey deep fryer starter kit by clicking here. A decent starter kit will run you approximately $70-80 depending on the time of year, and the available stock. A good one may cost a couple of hundred dollars.

As for the seasoning, we strongly recommend “Sylvia’s Soulful Seasoned Salt“. Previously we sold Dave’s Gourmet Deep Fried Turkey Seasoning, which was my father’s own special blend of seasonings and it is only available for purchase online. My Dad takes orders each year for his gourmet fried turkeys and developed this seasoning specifically for this purpose. But this no longer for sale. Click here to get Sylvia’s Soulful Seasoned Salt instead.

If you prefer, though, you can use your own preferred brand of Creole seasonings or spices. Or you may prefer to inject the with a marinade and use a seasoning rub for the outside.

Deep Fried Turkey – Let’s Get Started

Fig.1

Allow your turkey to thaw completely. You can allow it to thaw in the refrigerator or in the sink, as is indicated in Fig. 1.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Now, you will cut open the packaging and remove the turkey neck and giblets from inside the cavity of the turkey as shown Fig. 2 & 3 to the left.

That’s when you notice that it makes enough to feed a small army, but you only need to feed two.

Or perhaps, it only makes enough for two; and that’s just not going to cut it for your family of five.

You REALLY want to prepare that recipe for your family and/or friends. So what’s a cook to do?

Well, you’ll be happy to know that it’s a cinch to reduce a recipe or increase a recipe. And most of the time you only need to reduce the ingredients by half for less or double the ingredients for more.

Reducing Recipes to make half a recipe…

It’s pretty easy to reduce a recipe by half, you just use half of each ingredient. If the recipe calls for 2 tablespoons, you would use only 1 tablespoon.

It can get a little tricky with ingredients like eggs though. I mean, it seems kind of hard to come up with half of 1 egg, at first. But here’s the trick…

If the reduced recipe calls for less than 1 egg, beat one whole egg. Measure out what you need with a tablespoon to divide. You can use the egg that is left in scrambled eggs, sauces, or discard (but if you’re like me, you hate to waste food).

Remember, the size of your baking pans must be reduced also. The pans should measure about half the area of those for the whole recipe. Oven temperatures won’t change. However, approximate baking time will be the same or maybe slightly less if the proportions of the pan are different.

Increasing Recipes to double a recipe…

When doubling a recipe, you do just that – double it!

You’ll use exactly twice the amount of each ingredient. And you’ll need to add an extra minute of beating for cakes.

Remember, when doubling recipes, you only add the top numbers of the fraction. For example, 2/3 cup plus 2/3 cup equals 4/3 cup. If you’re good with numbers, then you can convert this to 1 and 1/3 cup.

However, if you’re terrified of fractions like a lot of people, simply use a 1/3 measuring cup and measure out your ingredients until you have filled your 1/3 measuring cup 4 times and added to the recipe.

You will need to use twice as many pans of the same size indicated for the original recipe or a pan double in area. The batter should be the same depth in the pans so that the same baking time and temperature may be used.

Have Fun!

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