Two-Alarm Deep-Fried Turkey Recipe

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Two-Alarm Deep-Fried Turkey
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Directions:

  1. Stir together first 5 ingredients.
  2. Remove giblets and neck from turkey, and, if desired, reserve for another use. Rinse turkey with cold water. Drain cavity well; pat dry. Rub turkey evenly with 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil. Loosen and lift skin from turkey breasts with fingers without totally detaching skin; spread one-fourth salt mixture evenly underneath. Carefully replace skin. Sprinkle additional one-fourth salt mixture inside cavity; rub into cavity. Sprinkle remaining salt mixture evenly on skin; rub into skin. Place turkey on fryer rod.
  3. Pour peanut oil into a deep propane turkey fryer, pouring 10 to 12 inches below top of fryer. Heat to 300° over a medium-low flame according to manufacturer's instructions. Carefully lower turkey into hot oil with rod attachment.
  4. Fry 45 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion of thigh registers 165°. (Keep oil temperature between 300° to 325°.) Remove turkey from oil; drain and let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 7922.55 Kcal (33170 kJ)
Calories from fat 1390.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 154.53g 238%
Cholesterol 3364.97mg 1122%
Sodium 46232.99mg 1926%
Potassium 22979.21mg 489%
Total Carbs 396.98g 132%
Sugars 0.5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.48g 10%
Protein 1145.25g 2290%
Vitamin C 6mg 10%
Iron 127.7mg 709%
Calcium 82.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 123.65 Kcal (518 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.41g 238%
Cholesterol 52.52mg 1122%
Sodium 721.6mg 1926%
Potassium 358.66mg 489%
Total Carbs 6.2g 132%
Sugars 0.01g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 10%
Protein 17.87g 2290%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 10%
Iron 2mg 709%
Calcium 1.3mg 8%

* 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

  • 170.8
    Points
  • 187
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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