Fried Turkey

Cajun Fried Turkey
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[@40ozbeerbellydude]

Pro tip- To measure how much oil you need and avoid a over-flow of oil when adding your turkey, a day or two before frying, I put my thawed turkey still wrapped in packaging in the pot, fill with water until the turkey is submerged, **then remove the the turkey from the water and mark a line with a sharpie. This tells how much oil to fill. Also, if your doing 2 birds, for example if you have a 15 lbs bird and one that's 13 lbs, your 15 lbs bird will need less oil because it weights more and the oil will rise higher then then a 13 lbs bird...I try to fry the same weight when cooking multiple birds.

[@kevinrutledge9602]

I think its implied, but I think you missed a step of fill with water to submerge the turkey, then remove the turkey and mark the line.

[@40ozbeerbellydude]

@@kevinrutledge9602 you mark the line while the turkey is submerge in water....that is your oil level.

[@guttagullotine2236]

@@40ozbeerbellydude why would you do it with the turkey still in the water? That doesn’t show you how much oil you need

[@40ozbeerbellydude]

@@guttagullotine2236 because the water would act as if it's oil. When you put a big 15 lb bird in liquid (water, oil whatever) it will rise a lot. The water is simply to measure how much oil you should put in your fryer. That's just something I've done over the years to measure my oil. When my turkey thaws, and is still in packaging, I put it in water in my pot and mark a line where the turkey is submerge so the day of I know how much oil to add.

[@azavala1430]

Good tip. Thou you would put the turkey in the pot, put water until it's submerged, take turkey back out then mark the water level. If you use the mark while the turkey is still in, then you will have too much oil and risk having major spillage.

[@JDaniels281]

Best turkey I ever did was a smoked then deep fried turkey. Smoked to a internal temperature of 130 and pulled from the pit and straight into the turkey fryer for about 20 minutes . It was the best of both worlds 😊

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Check next weeks video. Smo-Fried!

[@ncshpfox]

Been frying turkeys for several years now. Bought an electric turkey fryer last year. Loved it! No open fire to worry about. Still used it outside to keep the smell out of the house for days. But it works great.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

👊🏽

[@gregkrueger331]

Same here.

[@adamking6817]

What brand/size electric fryer do you have? And where did you get it? I’m looking for one

[@ncshpfox]

@@adamking6817 I got the Butterball brand fryer. I think it will do up to a 14lbs bird.

[@rdbrnr86gt]

I've been frying turkey every year for over 20 years as well. I'm always looking for ways to improve what comes out of the oil. I've only found your channel and seasonings this year, but so far I'm very happy with them and I may have to give them a try for our turkey this year. I've never injected a turkey either in all of these years, but I've been wanting to try it. This may be the year to give it a go.

[@rodneypratt7082]

I can't believe you've been frying turkeys without injecting them for twenty years you're wasting the food bro. Had a Cajun guy first time ever I had fried turkey injector the shit out of everything and my God it was fantastic. Can't believe you never injected a turkey. Where you from

[@lawjamesr]

“In Texas, we like our big breasts.” Yes, sir, we do.

[@jtit2025]

LOL the camera didn't pan up to his face when he said that

[@kboruss000]

Everything is bigger in Texas

[@tyson9419]

Steers and queers son, steers and queers.

[@TacoPete8227]

I have been brining and injecting my fried turkey for the past few years. I use Cachere's cajun butter, and it's amazing!

[@dkidl2000]

I always fry the turkey, been doing it around 20 years as well. I have a Masterbuilt indoor turkey fryer, no propane, no risk of Fire, just a big deep fryer. I always use the "Cajun" brand of injectables, my favorite is the roasted garlic and herb injection.

[@jpage42]

Does this work as well as a an outdoor fryer? Curious how crispy it gets and if the cook time is different.

[@dkidl2000]

@@jpage42 cooks the same, the only difference is that you're cooking with electricity instead of propane. It looks the same, cooks the same, tastes the same, takes the same amount of time. Just imagine instead of a propane burner underneath there's an electric heating element heating the oil, because that is the ONLY difference.

[@ImAndrewBryan]

Mustard is a great binder. It gives the seasonings something to adhere to and it gives the bird a good crispy texture without changing the flavor. Great video!

[@jamesg8246]

Finally someone smart enough to shut off the fire before dropping the turkey in.

[@51rwyatt]

This is the time of the year I start binging on turkey vids from last season. Trying to develop a plan of attack.

[@essiejones6104]

I love the crispy sound. I would want my skin to crispy like that too

[@kevincameron8437]

Exactly how I’ve been frying mine for the past 25 years with the exception of seasoning after it comes out of the oil. That’s a beautiful bird! Thanks for sharing.

[@jaywaldo8440]

Awesome video as always sir. Question, would it be better or worse if you inject the night before and rub. Thank you

[@ceciliamcgarvey7070]

I inject mine 1-2 days before frying. It always comes out amazing.

[@mikewaterman3350]

Love, Love, Love the Meat Church cutting board! Oh, and the Turkey looked outstanding.

[@paulbarber1299]

Awesome!! Thank you for your dedication to teaching great BBQ!!

[@Pauly365]

I had deep fried turkey years back. I would have to say its definitely my favorite aswell.

[@joe3312s]

Even if I just ate watching videos makes me hungry, thanks for effort your the best

[@tyson9419]

Don’t know what you’re saying.., but I agree!

[@ApolloTundra]

Question: when you get it to temp and you turn the fire back on, do you keep the flame low or mid or what? I guess just hot enough to keep it at the 350?

[@ernestobatungbuhay9769]

This is the first Thanksgiving and first time I will do deep fry turkey. Thanks for sharing your video!

[@radioindyadmin3428]

Hey Matt I watch all your videos love your stuff I was thinking of a new way to categorize everything it would be awesome to have a playlist for each seasoning or the main focused seasoning for each recipe then you could watch recipes with just the gospel or fajita or whatever. That would be really useful I think, keep up the great work!

[@rxw5520]

This is great and I appreciate the video and that this is all free advice. I will say that an inexperienced cook should absolutely temp the breast and pull it in the low 150s. Carryover will take it to 160-165, which is safe to eat. Overcooking even a few minutes can dry out the breast. I did one once where I pulled it out at 160 in the breast and it was solid but overcooked by my standard.

[@kboruss000]

Love me some Tony’s in my deep fired turkeys!

[@drockxx1]

I’m guessing your production crew eats better then any other crew on the planet. Definitely trying this out for turkey day this year……

[@Cbat124]

Love the video and whole series has been super helpful!

[@daniellewis1508]

Is there a reason you didn't brine it? Risk of it being too salty with salt heavy injection/rub? Harmful to brine when frying? Just curious Can't wait to make this in a couple weeks!

[@jasonsanders6630]

Look in their older videos of frying turkey. He does brine it.

[@hotspotbbq8465]

Unless you you went out and got a wild turkey, the store bought turkeys are pre brined.

[@chazmbates]

Always wondered what do you guys do with all the food in these videos?

[@BoilingKoolaid]

My instructions said to do it uncovered. I’ll try the second one covered.

[@peted7687]

Awesome! Nice content. I just bought my Loco deep fryer. Cant wait

[@godaleorealty]

"Damn! That's what I'm making for Thanksgiving this year.!"Just like we talked about at the Cowboy game. Thanks Matt!

[@tommyvtexantrogden2682]

perfect timing !! I love making Fried Turkey and I get a ton of questions around it so now I can just send them this ! nice job !

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Get it Tommyt!

[@shaunmarkel2595]

Definitely the best way to make a turkey peanut oil a little pricey but injected and in oil so good

[@cannonsbbq]

Looks so good. Great cook.

[@robertmullen5211]

Is it strange that I go ahead and like Matt's video before I have even watched it?

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Ain’t mad at that!

[@mattyoumans5338]

I love your videos. I watch all of them.

[@Loyalfinestrider6386]

Never had the experience of trying deep fried turkey. I have to try it quick and in a hurry!

[@jeremya7299]

My family isn’t big on spicy but I love it. Will this work for everyone or is it pretty spicy?

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Not spicy.

[@joshuareynolds8366]

Thanks for all you for us Mr. Pittman! What are your thoughts about spatchcocking, brining (already have your birdbath brine), and also injecting, then putting it on my Timberline 1300?

[@clintbartenstein6876]

We are totally doing this, this year! Thanks Matt

[@lukethedriftersghost4882]

Amen brother that is the way to go.

[@othnielcarbajal2235]

Seeeeessshhhh your store is awsoeme

[@MoesSmokeStackGrill]

Yea buddy! I’m going to cook one this weekend. Love the video.

[@armandodavila1952]

Great information thank you for sharing. I will try it this Thanksgiving day. Greetings to you all.

[@jarrodsimmons5349]

I know some processes are sped up for video but would I do the Injections and rub the night before? Or right before frying?

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I do them right before I cook.

[@bucketlist2016]

For anyone who does this put the bird back in the fridge letting the butter get hard keeps you from losing as much during the cook

[@brownzillla]

Yup, I usually do it the night before.

[@TAELSDOLL]

happy thanksgiving everyone

[@kennethharrison1233]

That same creole butter with jalapeño in it is mighty good also

[@jasondaugherty319]

How long do you let your Turkey set after injecting it before frying ? I’ve seen several different recipes showing anywhere from 5 mins to 36 hrs

[@smokefire_southern_eats]

Another awesome video, Matt!

[@garretthaynes1994]

Love this method and the content! Trust the process. I use a little seasoned duck fat for injection, it’ll change your life!

[@lx2nv]

Dang that looks good. I always wanted to do a Cajun turkey, but my family is too bland.

[@jasonburns6411]

That Loco cooker is legit. Bought it last year when you featured it.

[@db19085]

Great video! Not sure if I could get the Bird Bath brine in time. Creole butter and Holy Voodoo still a good combo, or is the brine the way to go? Thanks!

[@chrischvz81]

I smoked a 22 lb. Turkey a couple days ago,first one and first time trying a brine. I'm a believer. Bird came out of the brine a real pretty white. Can't hardly overcook a brined bird. I also have fried many a Turkey injected and not and they have never been anything but juicy.

[@coop8849]

Perfection!!! How about the rub with cornstarch next time?

[@ixlzz]

About 15 years ago, I bought a complete frying outfit at a Bass Pro grand-opening special, for about $20.00, and put the whole rig in the attic and left it there. Guess what I'm doing this weekend?

[@ninoroman5715]

What’s the next best oil to use if your allergic to peanuts ?

[@pauletteghaynes2450]

Canola

[@relax2565]

DAM THAT LOOKED GOOOOD!!!!....DAM THAT LOCO FRYIER IS SOLD OUT....

[@knappsta393]

I fried a bunch of bird before and it’s so funny when you inject your seasonings, it starts to look like a bird on steroids. 😂

[@fuerte1100]

Just saw your video and bought my own turkey frier wish me luck

[@relax2565]

DAM!!!! EVERYTHING I WANT FROM THIS VID AND THE LINKS ARE ALL SOLD OUT...GREAT VID..THANKS

[@TAA-Danny]

Some of my family doesn’t like spicy.. I know hard to say. What Meatchurch rub would you recommend for a turkey, still deep frying. Thanks in advance!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

The Fajita we used wasn’t spicy

[@JohnSmith-cb5nk]

Good job thanks for sharing

[@revkev2005]

Why does mine come out so dark? Mine looks burnt compared to yours… it was still delicious. Is it because I use mustard as a binder?

[@constantinetacusalme7777]

I am frying my turkey this year but some of the family members are allergic to peanut any suggestions on another type of oil to use

[@thedavethomas2806]

Have you ever considered partially smoking a turkey and then finishing in the deep fryer? something i have always thought about doing.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

That is next Wednesday’s video!

[@thedavethomas2806]

@@MeatChurchBBQ you readin my mind! like I told my girlfriend the other night, everything is better with smoke!

[@lonestarfishin264]

I could taste the creole butter !! YUM!!!

[@daleb2786]

another great video thanks Matt

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!!!

[@RJ210Fishing]

is the reasoning to not use sugar because it will cause the outside of the turkey to look burnt as it blackens?

[@Jhyles83]

aint nothing better than a cajun butter fried turkey dont even @ me

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Facts

[@ClemsonFAN251]

Just bought your turkey kit at academy sports last night. Got 2 birds to fry this year. Don’t let me down! Lol

[@eddievermeulen4680]

I'm going to have to try this 🔥

[@bobbyesamdahl]

thank you

[@Oz200sl]

I'm cooking this on Thursday

[@jamessadler]

He should call his arsenal the Hymnal.

[@redbirdsjunkie]

2:20 Wife walked by and I had to convince her I was watching a Matt Pittman special! She ain't mad about it.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

😂

[@ricardotozeli6447]

Good job Brasil very like all recipe

[@dusty1792]

2:23, you damn right!

[@markwilson1609]

I have used Vegetable oil EVERY time and have had no problem at all. Peanut oil is just way too expensive.

[@chriscowart4534]

Hey Matt, Any reason you didn't Brine the turkey this year?

[@dmain37]

How on earth is someone going to Thumbs Down this? Matt, this is what I am going to do now, too! Nice work!!

[@Bigslimjim81]

Outstanding sir!!

[@kevinrutledge9602]

I need to figure out out why I am not getting the heat output I should be from my deep fryer. Flame is too orange.

[@MrGrownyoung]

What size pot do you recommend?

[@Ali_Shafai]

How much propane is needed in doing one 17lb turkey? Thanks.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Way less than a bottle.

[@DanielKoch87]

Looks amazing!

[@chazrksmx]

Best turkey you will ever have is a turkey wrapped in tin foil multiple times and cooked in a fire pit covered in hot coals. Fall of the bone JUICY turkey. THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER HAD!

[@Playmakers747]

Looks delicious!!!

[@VJazzman701]

If your family doesn’t like fried turkey like this - find a new family!!

[@edsmileytube]

Great video. Wife and kids are not a fan of Creole. Any other tips for an injection?

[@252yoshi]

When he said Dam! I knew she was rite 🤣

[@white33707]

What heat gloves are you using?

[@MM-tr5mt]

did you brine it

[@mr.marquis9081]

What is the temp supposed to be internally? Some help

[@DillyDogSays]

How many gallons of oil did you use?

[@adpenni]

Do you put it in the oil directly out of the fridge, or let it sit at room temp to come up some prior?

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Oil doesn’t go in a fridge. Store at room temp.

[@adpenni]

Sorry, was referring to the turkey

[@wgpo4]

I take mine out an hour before frying. Oil takes about 30-45 mins to heat up (slowly is better than full blast). Dry it down with paper towels before putting in oil

[@deangerber1797]

Did you ever do oiless fried?

[@dude-ishpodcast9465]

How much Peanut oil do you use for a 15# bird?

[@danielmunozgolf]

"In Texas we like our big breast " yes sir we do!! Love from Houston ❤

[@doublej963]

Holy hell brother…… that looks amazing

[@samorenpalmer]

Buy it don’t do it. All the fires on turkey day smell like food when the fire department shows up

[@ESobo42]

Do you recommend brining the turkey in addition to the injection?

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Would be fine!