Deep Fried Turkey: To Time? Or To Temp?

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  • čas přidán 12. 11. 2022
  • I’ve fried a a lot of turkeys since the mid 1990’s. In the past I have always fried in oil at 350°F for 3½ minutes per pound. This time I have some long 12” probes from ThermoWorks which allow me to not only measure the oil temperature but also the turkey temperature.
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    •ChefAlarm: This probe style thermometer has a temperature alarm and a timer. With it you can monitor the oil temp at 350°F (or 176°C) and cook your turkey for 3½ minutes per pound. I recommend getting the extra long probe too.
    www.thermoworks.com/ChefAlarm...
    •Square Dot: With this device there are two inputs and you can monitor both the oil temp and the turkey temp at the same time. You will need to also purchase two extra long probes.
    www.thermoworks.com/square-do...
    Extra long probes: these probes make frying the turkey much safer and convenient. The extract length can measure oil temp even before the turkey is in it. Also can measure the thermal center of the turkey at the deposit part of the beast even while frying legs up (the right way).
    www.thermoworks.com/tx-1005x-...
    •Timestick: a great little timer for all sorts of things.
    www.thermoworks.com/timestick...
    Whether or not you cook the turkey to time or to temp, you still need to spot check it in several locations right after you pull it from the oil. An instant read thermometer is necessary for this. Below are links to three instant read hand held thermometers that I highly recommend.
    •Thermapen One: www.thermoworks.com/thermapen...
    •Dash: www.thermoworks.com/dash/?tw=...
    •ThermoPop 2: www.thermoworks.com/thermopop...
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Komentáře • 43

  • @jmuck99
    @jmuck99 Před rokem +1

    Big Lew - I watch your Turkey videos every year before Thanksgiving to make sure I’m doing things the right way. Love your positive energy - wish more people were like you! Hope you and your family have a great Thanksgiving. A video of the Turkey you make that day would be awesome - the Big Lew Turkey of year!

    • @BigLewBBQ
      @BigLewBBQ  Před rokem

      I’m usually at my Dad’s house, then I head to my Mom’s and then my in-laws (former in-laws my wife has passed away). I’m usually too busy for a video on the actual holiday. However, I will try to this year.
      Thank you so much for your support.

  • @highlow12
    @highlow12 Před rokem

    Great job brother. Your video was spot on. Thank you and happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

  • @SmokyRibsBBQ
    @SmokyRibsBBQ Před rokem

    Great video Lew! I enjoyed it a lot!

    • @BigLewBBQ
      @BigLewBBQ  Před rokem +1

      Thank you, Rus, I appreciate you stopping by to check out the video.

  • @4seasonsbbq
    @4seasonsbbq Před rokem

    Hello big Lew! It's been many years since I've had a fried turkey and yes I agree, they are fantastic. The two you made looked absolutely delicious. Keep up the great work my friend. 👍

    • @BigLewBBQ
      @BigLewBBQ  Před rokem +1

      They were, though I didn’t eat the second one, I was told it was. Thanks for watching.

  • @lewleach1296
    @lewleach1296 Před rokem

    Good job Lew, from one Lew to another have a happy Thanksgiving 😊

    • @BigLewBBQ
      @BigLewBBQ  Před rokem

      You’re a Lew too! Cool. Happy Thanks giving.

  • @aljames5072
    @aljames5072 Před rokem

    Hi Big Lew. I enjoy watching your videos. I was wondering what your thoughts were on the park style steel grill? You know the ones, you see them in all the state parks.

  • @BBQPITDOG
    @BBQPITDOG Před rokem

    If anyone has any questions about frying a turkey this video is perfect for them. Good work Big Lew!

  • @thebaldchef14
    @thebaldchef14 Před rokem +1

    Big Lew I like this deep-fried turkey recipe, nice job!

    • @BigLewBBQ
      @BigLewBBQ  Před rokem

      Wow, thank you so much for stopping by my channel.

  • @PaulieDetmurds
    @PaulieDetmurds Před rokem

    Nice! Just like frying any food, just a little longer, and more fun! Very nice. Nice guest!

    • @BigLewBBQ
      @BigLewBBQ  Před rokem

      I think she is. She is widowed like I am. A widower and a widow that both like to cook.

  • @Mankitchenrecipes
    @Mankitchenrecipes Před rokem

    Believe it or now I've never had a good deep fried turkey. However, I've never made one. Only had it that others made and they ALWAYS over cook it! They need to see this video on HOW to do it right Big Lew! Now I want to get one just so I can deep fry it myself and see! Awesome instructions!😋👍

    • @BigLewBBQ
      @BigLewBBQ  Před rokem

      Nothing to it but to do it. You common sense. There are a lot of over precautious videos out there on frying safety. I think these have the opposite effect, by frightening people away from trying to fry. Yes it can be dangerous, but so is driving a car. No need to rig up elaborate pulley systems and scaffolding like Alton Brown did.

  • @Unwrapasmile
    @Unwrapasmile Před rokem

    Great looking bird 😊

  • @rhoads3120
    @rhoads3120 Před rokem

    I’m proud of you big Lou, I lost my wife in 2020, I hope I can recover a bit with you buddy, I love you, and peace out 😎

    • @BigLewBBQ
      @BigLewBBQ  Před rokem +1

      The lady I’m seeing, known here as “Chef Bridges” lost her husband in 2021. We are just a widower and widow in our early fifties, trying to make the best out of the loneliness. We are getting along well so far.
      Thanks man.

  • @cornfedlife
    @cornfedlife Před rokem

    I still haven't tried deep fried turkey. Hopefully this will be my year! 😁🤠😎

    • @BigLewBBQ
      @BigLewBBQ  Před rokem +1

      It’s a tradition around these parts. Thanks for watching and the comment.

    • @cornfedlife
      @cornfedlife Před rokem

      @@BigLewBBQ We got invited to some friends place here in Kansas so hopefully they'll do the deep frying thing! God bless!

    • @BigLewBBQ
      @BigLewBBQ  Před rokem

      @@cornfedlife Maybe so. Deep Fried turkey originated in Church Point, Louisiana circa 1970. By the 1990’s it was very common in Louisiana. The internet spread it nation wide.

  • @JBelcourt7
    @JBelcourt7 Před rokem

    How long does it typically take to get the oil up to temp? Frying my first turkey today and trying to make sure to account for that as well.
    Great video! I'm feeling a lot more confident now.

    • @BigLewBBQ
      @BigLewBBQ  Před rokem +1

      It can be a little while maybe 20-30 minutes. Don’t panic.

    • @JBelcourt7
      @JBelcourt7 Před rokem +1

      Thanks so much for the reply! The only mention I found online said an hour or more. 30 minutes is much more reasonable.
      Thank you again for answering and Happy Thanksgiving!

    • @BigLewBBQ
      @BigLewBBQ  Před rokem +1

      @@JBelcourt7 It should be cooked with in an hour.

    • @JBelcourt7
      @JBelcourt7 Před rokem

      Thanks again for this video and the tips. The turkey was a huge hit!
      Do you have any tips on cleaning the oil to reuse it? Mines still in the pot covered outside waiting until after work today.

  • @luiszavala3846
    @luiszavala3846 Před 6 měsíci

    Do you by chance have a link to those long probes i can't seem to find them.

    • @BigLewBBQ
      @BigLewBBQ  Před 5 měsíci

      Try this link below, then in the search bar type in “Pro Series High Temp 12” Probe”.
      www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=504989e8-60a3-41a9-bf0f-e83e99fc256e&website_id=d6b46a80-1a2c-4038-98cc-d1540d971fa9&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ThermoWorks.com%2F

  • @jamesdenzine3459
    @jamesdenzine3459 Před rokem

    liked the old music loving the new. ROLL TIDE

    • @BigLewBBQ
      @BigLewBBQ  Před rokem

      Thanks, the old one was called “Blues That Jazz” the new one is called “Road to New Orleans”. I’ll probably mix it up some. Geaux Tigers!

  • @christopherpridmore
    @christopherpridmore Před rokem

    That’s how I lower mine also.

  • @honeyj.badger5484
    @honeyj.badger5484 Před rokem

    Just took the bird out of the freezer, Thanks for the video,

  • @gregormiller4037
    @gregormiller4037 Před rokem

    Just like Elon Musk says: Freedom of Frying and using the Thermo Works has its
    consequences.