Jive Turkey Deep-Fried Turkey Recipe

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Jive Turkey Deep-Fried Turkey
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Nutrition
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Ingredients:

  • 5 to 8 gallons peanut oil
  • 10 to 12 lb. turkey, thawed
  • 1/3 cup salt
  • 1/3 cup pepper
  • 1/3 cup garlic powder

Directions:

  1. 1. Preheat the oil to 350°F.
  2. 2. Completely thaw the turkey. Remove giblets and neck, reserve for other uses. If present, remove and discard any plastic pieces such as leg holder and pop-up timer. Rinse turkey well with cold water; drain cavity. Dry turkey completely with paper towels. Generously rub the front and back of the outside of the turkey with the dry rub. Separate the skin covering the breast and insert dry rub under the skin. Pull the neck skin to the back and twist wing tips to the back, holding the skin in place. Tuck the legs under the band of skin or tie legs to tail with cotton string or butcher's twine.
  3. 3. Place the turkey breast side down on an upright stand designed for poultry frying. Wearing protective gloves or heavy oven mitts and using a hook or tong to hold the bird away from you, very slowly lower the turkey into hot oil. Be cautious of splattering oil. Maintain oil temperature at around 350°F. Fry turkey for 3 1/2 minutes per pound. Slowly lift from oil and place on a metal sheet pan or tray. Use caution, as hot oil will drain from the bird. Check for doneness. Insert an instant-read thermometer in the center of the breast; it is considered done when thermometer reads 170°F or above. Let rest for 15 minutes. Carefully carve with a sharp knife.
  4. Additional tips from Epicurious: • Do not inject your turkey with marinade, as it's apt to pool under the skin and can cause popping when lowered into the oil. Jive Turkey's Westbrooks only uses dry or wet rubs. Times-Picayune food columnist Marcelle Bienvenue sometimes makes slits in the breast and stuffs in pieces of bell pepper, onion, and garlic, then rubs the skin with cayenne. • If you are frying your turkey in a basket, be sure to turn the turkey every ten minutes with a long-handled fork to prevent sticking. • You can substitute any oil with a high smoke point for peanut oil, like safflower or canola oil. (Some South Louisianans even use lard!) However, peanut oil remains our top pick for the delicious flavor it imparts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 32642.53 Kcal (136668 kJ)
Calories from fat 32592.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3621.42g 5571%
Cholesterol 489.78mg 163%
Sodium 5435.03mg 226%
Potassium 1661.51mg 35%
Total Carbs 7.58g 3%
Sugars 0.17g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.71g 7%
Protein 151.2g 302%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 7.6mg 42%
Calcium 102.9mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 762.03 Kcal (3190 kJ)
Calories from fat 760.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 84.54g 5571%
Cholesterol 11.43mg 163%
Sodium 126.88mg 226%
Potassium 38.79mg 35%
Total Carbs 0.18g 3%
Sugars 0g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 7%
Protein 3.53g 302%
Iron 0.2mg 42%
Calcium 2.4mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 954.3
    Points
  • 946
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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