Cajun Deep Fried Turkey

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My experiance of fring turkeys is differant. take fryer pot place turkey in bag,place in pot,fill pot with water until bird is covered up to the leg tops.Remove bird make a mark in the pot where the water receeds,empty pot and dry. fill pot with peanut oil to level mark. heat to 375 temp carefully put bird in cook for 3 to 31/2 min. per pound.I use a digatal thermo insertead in the thigh.

9 .5 hours Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 60 minutes

2167 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 turkey suggest servings

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Ingredients

10	gallons	peanut oil
10	pounds	turkey	up to 15 lbs
6	teaspoons	salt
6	teaspoons	paprika
6	teaspoons	white pepper
6	teaspoons	cayenne pepper
6	teaspoons	accent	optional
16	ounces	crab boil

Directions

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 inches apart) with mixture using syringe Cover turkey with foil and refrigerate 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 minutes per pound.

Check in 1 hour using a meat thermometer.

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My experiance of fring turkeys is differant. take fryer pot place turkey in bag,place in pot,fill pot with water until bird is covered up to the leg tops.Remove bird make a mark in the pot where the water receeds,empty pot and dry. fill pot with peanut oil to level mark. heat to 375 temp carefully put bird in cook for 3 to 31/2 min. per pound.I use a digatal thermo insertead in the thigh.
over 6 years ago by granddady

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1152g

Amount per Serving

Calories 2167 35% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 85.0g	130%
Saturated Fat 24.0g	120%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 840mg	280%
Sodium 4253mg	177%
Total Carbohydrate 5.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	9%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 327.0g	654%

Vitamin A	44%		Vitamin C	7%
Calcium	26%		Iron	95%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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