How do you do your TURKEY?

[Wayne M.]

It's that time again. Probably the only time of the year you will cook such a big bird.
This year we're doing a small bird in the oven. We got a new range, and it's a winner, so we will use that. I considered the rotisserie, and I do fry one time to time. I saw a gearhead fry one here using a valuable shop tool!

 

[jgillott]

Not a bad idea using an engine crane. Now if we could only get it through some people's head that deep frying a turkey is an outdoor activity. :-laf

 

[Wayne M.]

Not a bad idea using an engine crane. Now if we could only get it through some people's head that deep frying a turkey is an outdoor activity. :-laf

Indeed an excuse to get in the driveway on Thanksgiving :-laf

 

[Bill Stockard]

During our 46+ years of marriage, we've never cooked a turkey. Since we have no kids/grandkids, we are always invited to join relatives and/or friends for a Thanksgiving Day meal and fellowship. This year it's with friends in our neighborhood and our contribution is easy. They've asked us to bring the paper plates, plastic glasses, napkins, and a big bucket of ice cubes for the iced tea.

Bill

 

[jgillott]

We've had several house fires here from people trying to use them on their porch and it not going so well. But the local Darwin award winner for turkey frying has to go to one family that caught their garage on fire not once, but twice on the same Thanksgiving.

 

[mwilson]

We have turkey several times a year. Wife says it is one of the easiest meals to prepare. Bought a turkey pan / rack combo years ago at Sam's Club which makes the process super easy. Jam it in the oven and go do something else while it cooks. Many times we will simply have hot turkey sandwiches the first two times and then use the remaining meat for a turkey stew.

With that being said I have a boneless ham in the fridge with.my name on it for tonight. Have to deal with the foot of snow first that came last night..

 

[Wayne M.]

Hi Mike! My rain is your snow. We just popped it in, and this is the first real run for the new GE convection oven. The pyro still reads LO.
Yes it is an easy bird but some go nuts with 'em.

 

[Tractorat]

I generally watch a couple of football games on TV, and then just sit down at the table. The prepared bird just magically appears in front of me. All cooked with all the fixin's. I think it must just prepare itself.

 

[Regcabguy]

I like cooking it indirect on the Weber. Just the slightest smoke flavor. The skin indicates that you overcooked it but...delicious. If we use the oven I use a browning bag.

 

[Simplysmn]

My day start's at 7 pull the bird out and start makeing the stuffing .Butter up the Bird Stuff it toss it in Oven and let him Cook. after first Hour you turn over the turkey and then cover it in Maple Bacon Yum it's still cooking right now should be done here soon.

 

[The patriot]

We had ham....

 

[BIGNASTY]

Gail and I had 65 people over for Thanksgiving dinner

There were 8 Turkeys that Gail raised for this Gathering of Friends and now Family. We had all sorts of way of cooking them. Smoked, Deep fried, Cold Smoked and finished cooking in a Weber BBQ and the normal oven cooked. The best part of this was that everyone had to try some of each style, AND THERE ARE NO LEFTOVERS!!!

We have one lonely Turkey that is going to be for Gail's Turkey Pies that we like a lot.


This is the best Quote :-laf

But the local Darwin award winner for turkey frying has to go to one family that caught their garage on fire not once, but twice on the same Thanksgiving.

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We have a family in town that are still trying to grow their eyebrows and hair back from last years Thanksgiving. Every time we see them in the store Gail has to leave, :-laf their hair has grown back in all different directions. When talking about them he refers to them as the " Porcupine People " because their hair looks like the quills of a Porcupine. I have to give him a punch in the arm to TRY!! to make him stop laughing.


Penny

 

[Jim W]

We cook our turkey in the oven; the DW was up at 4:00AM to get the turkey in the oven so we could all eat by 12:00PM. The kids I feel sorry for them in a way because they all have to eat another full dinner at their in-laws in the evening around 6:00PM.

We did a deep fry turkey once and I said never again way too much work involved for the results. Remember I am a retired engineer.

1. Put a 4X8 sheet of Plywood down, level plywood to stabilize the fryer in the center of the backyard. This is to protect the grass from any grease spills.
2. 15LB fire extinguisher close to fryer must be ABC rating and heat resistance gloves.
3. 8Ft long steel u section channel with hole in center for placing turkey into and out of fryer.
4. Dry off bird inside and out to prevent any spray back from hot oil.
5. Drip pan for turkey when it is finish cooking to carry into the house.
6. Now I have to figure out what to do with that used oil from frying the turkey.

Just cook the turkey in the oven a lot easier and safer.

Jim W.

 

[BIGNASTY]

Just cook the turkey in the oven a lot easier and safer.

Jim W.

Jim but the taste of the Fried Turkey is some fine eating, Penny and I try to eat healthy and Fried foods are not the best idea for this. But a few times a year we really let go with foods, Thanksgiving is the worst of the bunch followed by Christmas dinner, and our Wedding Anniversary, Birthdays.

Our oil disposal is not a problem!! let it cool down and dump it a 750gal tote and it will eventually end up being made into BIO to run in the Dodge!!

BIG

 

[JR]

LOVE me some deep fried turkey. We usually do one a year, was all geared up to do it this year until we figured out the long thermometer for the pot went MIA.... So in the oven it went for this year. Once the oil is spent it's good material for starting bonfires and I've also given it to a friend who heats his auto repair shop with a waste oil furnace.

 

[WCPoe]

We cook our turkey in the oven; the DW was up at 4:00AM to get the turkey in the oven so we could all eat by 12:00PM. The kids I feel sorry for them in a way because they all have to eat another full dinner at their in-laws in the evening around 6:00PM.

We did a deep fry turkey once and I said never again way too much work involved for the results. Remember I am a retired engineer.

1. Put a 4X8 sheet of Plywood down, level plywood to stabilize the fryer in the center of the backyard. This is to protect the grass from any grease spills.
2. 15LB fire extinguisher close to fryer must be ABC rating and heat resistance gloves.
3. 8Ft long steel u section channel with hole in center for placing turkey into and out of fryer.
4. Dry off bird inside and out to prevent any spray back from hot oil.
5. Drip pan for turkey when it is finish cooking to carry into the house.
6. Now I have to figure out what to do with that used oil from frying the turkey.

Just cook the turkey in the oven a lot easier and safer.

Jim W.

I know a home cooked turkey, deep fried or traditional is the ticket but---->
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Just a heads up for all those who don't want all the effort involved in the deep fry process. We were in Sam's club and found an already cooked Butterball brand already cooked "deep fried" turkey in the meat dept. We took a chance because the better half had to work the through Thanksgiving holiday.
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I must say that it was excellent, moist inside, had an great flavor with a great crust. It may be an alternative for those that have hectic schedules. We picked up some of the Sam's gravy as well. The wife felt bad about not having the time off to do the traditional turkey feast but I was pleasantly surprised with the out come of our purchase. She made some dressing and some other sides to compliment the purchase and all went well.
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We'll probably pick up another one if they continue to carry them.
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[Wayne M.]

Wow, that's different!

 

[WCPoe]

Wow, that's different!

The ButterBall pre-cooked "deep fried" turkey was "cryopacked" just like the Boars Head meats we have purchased at the deli counters on the grocery stores. Like I indicated it was excellent, I think even better than deli fresh sliced stuff. Just my 2 cents.
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I think the wife said the cost was about $21.00 for about a 4+ pound deep fried turkey breast. A good size for us and sharing with her mom and dad.
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I know it doesn't sound very appetizing but I would buy one again in a heartbeat. Easy, no mess, no waste.
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[p-Bar]

Free range organic turkey . Deep fried done in 45 min . Breast temperature 151 degrees . Done to perfection

 

[Bill Stockard]

I know a home cooked turkey, deep fried or traditional is the ticket but---->
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Just a heads up for all those who don't want all the effort involved in the deep fry process. We were in Sam's club and found an already cooked Butterball brand already cooked "deep fried" turkey in the meat dept. We took a chance because the better half had to work the through Thanksgiving holiday.
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I must say that it was excellent, moist inside, had an great flavor with a great crust. It may be an alternative for those that have hectic schedules. We picked up some of the Sam's gravy as well. The wife felt bad about not having the time off to do the traditional turkey feast but I was pleasantly surprised with the out come of our purchase. She made some dressing and some other sides to compliment the purchase and all went well.
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We'll probably pick up another one if they continue to carry them.
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We have been invited to a neighbor's home for our traditional Thanksgiving for the past 6 years. They served Butterball fried turkey breasts and it was excellent. No muss-no fuss! They sent some home with us and we'll enjoy it in turkey sandwiches. IMO, that's the only way to go!!

Bill