The general rule of thumb is to keep the turkey in the fryer for about three minutes per pound.

Turkey recipe high temp. Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. Using your hands, evenly cover the outside of the turkey with the butter. Finely chop 5 fresh sage leaves (about 1 tablespoon).

Armando rafael for the new york. Web the key to roasting a turkey in a shortened time frame is to cook it at a higher temperature than you might be used to. Place turkey in oven, and roast for 40 to 60 minutes, depending on size, basting with the pan juices every 15 minutes or so.

Wash the turkey inside and out and do not dry. Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over high until lightly smoking.

After 20 minutes, move the turkey around with a wooden spatula to keep from sticking. Check the temperature of the turkey midway through roasting and add more water if necessary. Roast until the leg joint near the backbone wiggles easily, about 2 hours.

Place the turkey on top of the rack. Make sure to get the sides. Be sure your turkey is fully thawed and is close to room temperature.

Remove the neck and giblets, or save for another use. Rub turkey all over with 3 to 4 tablespoons of salt (1/2. Place turkey in the oven.