Originally Posted by ghia74
Couple of questions for those who have fried turkeys.
1. I notice that most of the fyers are sold with peanut oil. Do you have to use peanut oil or can you use canola oil? My wife has peanut allergies so peanut oil is not an option.
2. Should I not try frying my first turkey on Thanksgiving? I am just wondering if it is easy to over cook and I risk having all my guests eating a meal of side dishes.
Any insight is greatly appreciated.
PS Anyone ever cook a turkey on their Weber grill? Looks like it is similar to using the oven. I am just looking for a way to free up my over for more sides.
the reason for using peanut oil is its high smoking point.
A commercial frying grease mixture will work as well-but check the ingredients panel to make sure you are just not buying hdrogenated penut oil.
I would truly advise against your trying this for the first time on a holiday-too much stress and rush,too many distractions,and a small error could have very serious consequences.
Yes-I have used a weber-pretty good results but I would advice a small bird and a large amount of fuel and wiggle room.