What do I put inside my turkey?

Table of Contents:

1. What do I put inside my turkey?
2. Can I season my turkey the night before?
3. What is the best thing to baste a turkey with?
4. Can you use olive oil to baste a turkey?
5. What can I use instead of butter for Turkey?
6. Can you fry a turkey with olive oil?
7. What's the best oil to fry a turkey in?
8. What's the best oil to use when frying a turkey?
9. How many minutes do you deep fry a turkey?
10. How long does it take to fry a 10lb turkey?
11. How does Paula Deen fry a turkey?

What do I put inside my turkey?

Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the turkey cavity. Stuff the cavity with the bunch of thyme, halved lemon, quartered onion, and the garlic. Brush the outside of the turkey with the butter mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Can I season my turkey the night before?

You can season your turkey the night before or as far in advance as 2 days. ... Don't just sprinkle salt on the surface of the turkey, give your bird a big flavor boost by seasoning under the turkey's skin too.

What is the best thing to baste a turkey with?

Simply made with butter, lemon juice, and a few herbs, this turkey baste recipe is quick to make, and adds a delicious flavor to your turkey. It is best to forego the usual method of basting the turkey with pan drippings, which are mostly turkey juices and fat....Ingredients.

Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
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Can you use olive oil to baste a turkey?

Use olive oil on turkey instead of butter. Olive oil is a nice, healthy alternative to butter and it won't compromise the taste at all. For added flavor you can try basting a turkey with olive oil infused with herbs. Just make sure you do baste your turkey with butter or oil so you get that crispy turkey skin.

What can I use instead of butter for Turkey?

Rather than rub your turkey with butter, rub it with olive oil beforehand. For added flavor, use an herb-infused olive oil rub.

Can you fry a turkey with olive oil?

The USDA notes that turkey needs to be fried at a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit, so you need to use an oil that has a smoke point higher than 350 F. The USDA lists the smoke points of oils that can be used for deep-frying: Olive, sesame seed, corn and sunflower oil: 410 F.

What's the best oil to fry a turkey in?

Peanut oil

What's the best oil to use when frying a turkey?

Good oils for frying turkeys include peanut oil, corn oil, canola oil, cottonseed oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil.

How many minutes do you deep fry a turkey?

Maintain the temperature of the oil at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and cook turkey for 3 1/2 minutes per pound, about 45 minutes. Carefully remove basket from oil, and drain turkey. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh; the internal temperature must be 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).

How long does it take to fry a 10lb turkey?

about 30 minutes

How does Paula Deen fry a turkey?

Heat peanut oil in a turkey fryer or a very, very large stockpot to 350 degrees F. Lower turkey into hot oil, very carefully, making sure it is fully submerged. Fry turkey for 3 minutes per pound plus 5 minutes per bird. Remove turkey from oil and drain on paper towels.