Cajun Deep Fried Turkey Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 10 gal Peanut oil
- 10 lb Turkey, up to 15 lbs
- 6 tsp Salt
- 6 tsp Paprika
- 6 tsp White pepper
- 6 tsp Cayenne
- 6 tsp Accent, opt
- 16 ounce Liquid crab boil concentrate
Directions
- NOTE- Not recommended for indoor cooking. Rinse turkey inside and out. Mix 1 part crab boil concentrate to 4 parts water. Combine dry ingredients with crab boil solution. Adjust seasoning to taste. Inject turkey
- (approximately 2" apart) with mix using syringe (available from gourmet kitchen stores.) Cover turkey with foil and chill over night. Heat oil to 350.
- CAUTION: Use a grease thermometer to monitor the oil. It may ignite if the temperature goes beyond 375. Put turkey in basket and CAREFULLY lower it into the pot. Cook 5 min per lb.. Check in 1 hour using a meat thermometer.
- NOTE- This is a great dish, but should only be attempted by someone who has experience with doing this. It is also expensive due to the large amount of oil needed.
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