Frying a Turkey

[tigerfan]

I know this is not as important as BTJ's decision (Did anyone else notice the centerfield wall during the NYY and BOS game they had a give to the Jimmy Fund? Thought it wsa funny.), but i was going to try and fry a turkey tonight and just wanted to get some advice.
We have and 18lb wild bird, picked with the skin still on, that is in the freezer, I was going to take it out around noon to let it thaw out. Just need to know if there was a time to cook per pound and what would be good to inject it with.

Thanks for your Help
Tigerfan

 

[krc]

Keep your oil temperature to between 325-350

Turkeys 12 lbs and under 2-1/2 minutes per pound, and 12 lbs and over 3 minutes per pound

I like to inject with cajun sauce.

krc

 

[toastonastick]

18lb pound bird will take longer than an afternoon to thaw. More like 2 days

 

[wareagle]

18lb pound bird will take longer than an afternoon to thaw. More like 2 days

yeah, what he said

 

[The Judge]

Keep your oil temperature to between 325-350

Turkeys 12 lbs and under 2-1/2 minutes per pound, and 12 lbs and over 3 minutes per pound

Sound advice.

18lb pound bird will take longer than an afternoon to thaw. More like 2 days

Yes, it will.

I actually like to inject it with melted butter with a small amount of honey.

 

[hawkeye]

vodka

 

[tigerfan]

Thanks for the help - Ill let you know how it turns out on monday
Thanks
Tigerfan

 

[cisco]

Gonna take a couple of days to thaw that bird. Turkeys should be thawed out in the fridge, not out in the open unless it's submerged in water.

 

[bubbas1]

See if your local store has "Tony Chacheres" They make a bunch of cajun marinades. If they dont have the marinades use the creole seasoning and rub the bird with it inside and out.

 

[tigerfan]

Here is what we did - we took it out of the freezer and put it in a cooler wan submerged it in water - for 6 hours - then we injected it with seasoning and other spices - let it sit for a hour covered in foil. Fried it for 1hr 15 mins and it was perfect. thanks for your help.
Tigerfan