Cajun Fried Turkey
Issue date:
December, 2008
Louisiana Cookin'
Servings:
Serves 8 to 10 - 12-16 pound turkey
- 5 gallons peanut oil
Injectable Marinade:
- 5 ounces “Slap Ya Mama” Cajun Pepper Sauce
- 1 tablespoon “Slap Ya Mama” Hot Blend
- juice of 2 lemons
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Instructions:
Combine all ingredients for injectable marinade into a sauce pan and heat on low until butter is melted. Using a large syringe, inject the marinade into all meaty areas of the turkey, (breasts, thighs, legs and wings). If possible, let the turkey marinate for about 2-4 hours in the refrigerator.
To cook: Preheat 5 gallons of peanut oil to 300ºF in a large pot. Lower turkey very slowly and carefully into pot and place the lid on the pot. Try to maintain a temperature of 280º-310ºF. Cook for 3 1/2 minutes per pound of turkey. (For a 12 pound turkey, cook for 42 minutes.) Once time is up, remove turkey from the pot and let the oil drain. Wrap the turkey in aluminum foil and let sit for no less than 15 minutes. Carve as you would a baked turkey and enjoy!
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