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Oct 28, 2008 | 1:02 pm

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Originally Posted by anaggie

According to my wife, no more NEW COOKING equipment. Stick to what I have.

So, I do have the deep fryer and it will be set on concrete in my backyard. I am going to try some cornish hens this weekend to get used to it.

If it was me (and it's not), I would put the deep fryer on either gravel, grass or dirt. The splatter will stain concrete.

I inject with cajun spices, get the oil to 350 degrees and fry the turkey about 4 or 4 1/2 minutes per pound.

Let it stand on paper shopping bags for about 20 minutes.

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