• [If using a frozen turkey; thaw in the refrigerator 48-72 hours prior to use.] Remove the turkey from the refrigerator and remove neck, giblets and package; reserve for giblet gravy or discard if you prefer.
• Brine- In a small bowl: combine salt and sugar (see notes in the recipe for references per-lb). Clean, rinse and pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Rub the salt mixture all over turkey. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, then place turkey on top of the wire rack (watch the video for reference). Place turkey in the refrigerator uncovered for 24 hours (up to 2 days).
  

Frying **Read and follow ALL safety instructions and protocols**

• Remove the turkey from refrigerator and let sit for 1-2 hour prior to frying. Make sure it is completely thawed and free from water. Do not rinse the salt off.
  
• Make sure the drain valve is close before adding the peanut oil. Pour the oil to the max line (do not go above the line) and close the lid. Preheat the oil at 375°F for 45-60 minutes.
• Place the whole turkey in the basket. Wear extreme heat resistant gloves, to protect hands and forearms. Use the lifting hook to lift the basket by the handle (see pictures and video for reference before proceeding to next steps).
  
• Open the lid. THEN VERY SLOWLY & GRADUALLY LOWER the basket into the hot oil. (It took me about 5 minutes to lower the turkey in the hot oil). Close the lid and cook 3.5-4 minutes per-lb (see picture and video for reference).
  
• While wearing your extreme heat resistant gloves: Use the lifting hook to secure basket handle, very slowly lift the basket out of the hot oil (slowly & carefully). Then using the baskets drain clips, hook the basket to the fryer's mounting position using the hole located atop the fryer (see picture and video for reference). Let turkey rest for 10 minutes. THEN, place basket with the turkey on a baking sheet and let the turkey rest until ready to serve/crave.
  

Enjoy!