CAJUN DEEP-FRIED TURKEY
Delicious, juicy and tender, this recipe was given to me by a true Cajun sixteen years ago and has been on our Thanksgiving table ever since. The injector and instructions for frying came with our fryer which was a good thing because this original recipe didn't explain all the nuances of frying a turkey. It is well worth the learning process, though. We strain the peanut oil after it cools and pour it back into the containers (I bought it in gallon jugs). It will keep nicely in a cool place, under 40 degrees, or in the refrigerator until needed again.
Provided by Peg in East Tennessee
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Whole Turkey Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion juice, garlic juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, cayenne pepper and beer. Mix until well blended.
- Use a marinade injecting syringe or turkey baster with an injector tip to inject the marinade all over the turkey including the legs, back, wings, thighs and breasts. Place in a large plastic bag and marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Do not use a kitchen trash bag. If your turkey is large, you can use an oven bag.
- When it's time to fry, measure the amount of oil needed by lowering the turkey into the fryer and filling with enough oil to cover it. Remove the turkey and set aside.
- Heat the oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). When the oil has come to temperature, lower the turkey into the hot oil slowly using the hanging device that comes with turkey deep-fryers. The turkey should be completely submerged in the oil. Cook for 36 minutes, or 3 minutes per pound of turkey. The turkey is done when the temperature in the thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Turn off the flame and slowly remove from the oil, making sure all of the oil drains out of the cavity. Allow to rest on a serving platter for about 20 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1035.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 345.8 mg, Fat 70.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 91.2 g, SaturatedFat 30.1 g, Sodium 682.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
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SaNna Aryal
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Fifehanmi Stephen
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook a turkey.
Md Abubakkor
[email protected]This turkey was so good, my family and friends couldn't get enough of it!
Kaiden Lewin
[email protected]I've tried other Cajun deep-fried turkey recipes before, but this one is by far the best!
manik kuzur
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great!
Adnan Aslam
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The turkey was overcooked and the skin was tough.
metu lotanna
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
Mukul Roy
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and both times the turkey has been delicious.
Richards Njobvu
[email protected]I used this recipe for my Thanksgiving turkey and it was a huge hit! The turkey was so moist and flavorful.
RAJU MEDIA
[email protected]This was my first time deep-frying a turkey and it was so easy! The turkey came out perfectly cooked and everyone loved it.
Rased Rrased
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out great! The only thing I would change is to use a bit less cayenne pepper next time.
SK Milon Islam
[email protected]This Cajun deep-fried turkey was AMAZING! The meat was so juicy and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.