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Fried Turkey [advice]

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by distence, Nov 21, 2007.

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  1. distence

    distence Member

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    i have 3 gallons of cottonsee oil but i need another half gallon of oil so the turkey will be covered. can i mix peanut oil with the cottonseed oil for frying or even corn oil? really dont want to have to buy another 3 gallon container of cottonseed oil.
     
    #1 distence, Nov 21, 2007
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    Are you sure you can't get a smaller bottle of cottonseed oil at a health food store, like Whole Foods?

    If you do mix the oils, pay attention to smoke point. Cottonseed oil has a high smoke point, needed for the high temperatures used in frying turkeys.
     
    #2 bejezuz, Nov 21, 2007
  3. Like A Breath

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    Peanut Oil has a VERY low smoke point, so unless you want your turkey tasting burnt and rancid I would advise you not to add it.
     
    #3 Like A Breath, Nov 21, 2007
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    Be careful whatever you do... there are many burn injuries this time of year from these things.

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    #4 IROC it, Nov 22, 2007
  5. gucci888

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    About to smoke a turkey on the gas grill in a bit. I'm suppose to get the grill up to 400 and place the turkey on indirect heat...does that mean I turn off the flames completely under the turkey or just turn it down?
     
    #5 gucci888, Nov 22, 2007
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    It's too late to tell you now, but indirect heat means to place it opposite the side the flames are on.
     
    #6 Fatty FatBastard, Nov 22, 2007
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    peanut oil works just fine.
     
    #7 SWTsig, Nov 22, 2007
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