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To determine exactly how much oil you will need put the turkey into the pot provided with the turkey frying kit.
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Fill the pot with just enough water so the turkey is completely submerged.
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Quickly remove the turkey from the pot of water then mark the water line on the inside of the pot with a wax pencil or crayon.
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This will be the fill line to let you know exactly how much oil you will need to add to the pot.
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Discard the water and make sure to thoroughly dry both the turkey and the pot before adding the oil.
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It is extremely important to make sure the turkey and pot are completely dry.
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Any water in the hot oil will cause it to pop and splatter.
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Add enough oil to the pot to reach the fill line and with a paper towel wipe off the fill line that you drew.
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Put the pot on the propane burner provided in the turkey frying kit.
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Clip the oil thermometer provided to the pot and into the oil.
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Heat the oil over medium-high heat to 250 degrees F.
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Arrange the turkey on the insert from the frying kit.
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Slowly submerge the turkey into the hot oil.
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Bring the temperature of the oil up to 350 degrees and maintain this temperature for the duration of the cooking time.
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Fry for about 45 minutes and remove turkey from oil and check the internal temperature.
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Turkey is done when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 151 degrees F. After removing the turkey from the oil, allow it to rest on a cutting board or platter, until the internal temperature reaches 161 degrees F. Carve and serve.
