Turkeys are relatively quick to fry, so a turkey should not weigh anymore than 12 pounds. It will take 3-5 minutes per pound to cook.
It takes about an hour to deep fry an 18 lb turkey!!
Deep fry it.
yes
how long do you deep fry a 5 pound pork tenderloin
You have to thaw the turkey. If you didn't, the outside would be burned black before the center was cooked.
You can probably buy a deep fried turkey at a local grocery store such as Walmart in Richmond, VA. Walmart also has turkey fryers that one can purchase to fry your own turkey.
until it's cooked; 165 Degrees Fahrenheit.
The short answer: Use a fryer built for it and make sure to follow all safety guidelines. I found this article that gives more info: http://www.farmers-cares.com/ten-steps-to-safely-deep-fry-a-turkey
A 26 lb. turkey should be smoked for at least 4 hours. A 26 pound turkey should feed approximately 26 people.
Yes you can, I have never done it before but, go to the foodnetwork, they should have some information on =)
No! If you do this you risk serious injury. The contrast in the heat will cause the oil to expand too quickly and displace as will the water meaning you will covered in burning oil. Many injuries are cause during the holiday season by people attempting to fry frozen foods. Don't try it. Defrost first.
The main difference in my opinion is that it's juicier. It's really moist and yummy. Sometimes roasted turkey can feel a little dry and dense. My husband loves to deep fry a turkey. He's from the South though and they would fry butter if they could figure out a way.