Honey Pecan Deep Fried Turkey Recipe

How to make it

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• Note: Cook time for pecans and glaze not for turkey frying .
• The prep time does not include the 10-minute cool and drain time after turkey is cooked.
• Heat two gallons of peanut or other cooking oil in the Butterball Electric Turkey Fryer.
• Place turkey in basket of turkey fryer and slowly lower into the oil.
• Close lid and set timer for 44 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place crushed pecans and whole pecans on a cookie sheet, keeping the crushed pecans separate from the whole nuts.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
• Remove from oven to cool.
• Place crushed pecans in a medium bowl.
• In a saucepan set over medium heat, combine honey and margarine, stirring and heating until smooth.
• Pour the mixture over the crushed pecans and let cool while turkey continues to cook.
• Once turkey is cooked – the USDA advises a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees – use the handles to lift the basket holding the turkey and secure it on the side of the fryer to drain oil.
• Let cool and drain for 8 to 10 minutes.
• Remove turkey from fryer basket and place on large serving platter.
• Spoon the honey pecan glaze over the turkey, covering the breasts, legs, thighs, wings and placing some in the cavity.
• Place the whole pecans on the turkey, positioning them for presentation.