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.

Time to Prepare this Recipe 9 .5 hours Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 60 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 2167 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 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 85.0g130%
 Saturated Fat 24.0g120%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 840mg280%
Sodium 4253mg177%
Total Carbohydrate 5.0g2%
 Dietary Fiber 2.0g9%
 Sugars 0.0g
Protein 327.0g654%
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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