Deep-fried turkey

Who but the Americans would have thought of deep-frying a turkey? I bet you are deeply sceptical — so was I. But I’ve become quite an enthusiast, it is such fun and a much faster way to cook the bird. But NEVER leave the deep-fryer unattended

Deep-fried turkey

SERVES

8

PEOPLE

COOKING TIME

45

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 1 x 4.4 – 5.4kG (10-12lb) organic or free-range turkey, brined overnight

  • For the brine:

  • 6 litres (10 ½ pints) water

  • 600g (1 ¼ lb) salt

  • To cook:

  • Enough oil to cover - peanut is good, in America they use pomace

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