Turkey Pots

Q.  What is the difference between a standard stock pot and a turkey frying pot?

A.  A standard stock pot is generally about the same diameter and height.  In order to conserve oil, which is a major expense in frying turkeys, the turkey fry pot is taller and slimmer.

Q.  What size turkey pot do you need?

A.  You can fry up to 16 lb turkeys in your 26 quart pot, and up to a 20 lb turkey in your 30 quart pot.

From the site owner:  Personal opinion, for what it's worth... I don't recommend frying large turkeys.  I usually fry 2 smaller turkeys rather than trying to fry a really big bird.  It is easier to get a smaller bird thoroughly cooked without overcooking the outside.  Having said that, although I personally use a 30 QT pot, I don't need one.  I didn't know when I bought my pot.  Do you need stainless?  Not in my opinion.  Unless you have some personal reason to avoid it I would stick with aluminum.  Aluminum provides lower cost, better heat conduction, thicker material, and lighter weight.  Keep it clean and it will last many years.

Ordering your turkey pot?  Well, don't forget to order your deep fried turkey seasoning pack.  Click here