Cajun Deep Fried Turkey
- peanut oil, for frying (about 5 gallons)
- 1 (10 -15 lb) turkey
- 6 teaspoons salt
- 6 teaspoons paprika
- 6 teaspoons white pepper
- 6 teaspoons cayenne
- 6 teaspoons Accent seasoning (optional)
- 16 ounces liquid crab boil concentrate
- 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 mixture using syringe (available from gourmet kitchen stores.).
- Cover turkey with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- Heat oil to 350u0b0F
- CAUTION: Use a fryer thermometer to monitor the oil. It may ignite if the temperature goes beyond 375u0b0F.
- Put turkey in basket and CAREFULLY lower it into the pot.
- Cook 5 minutes per pound.
- Check in 1 hour using a meat thermometer (you're looking for an internal temperature of 180F).
peanut oil, turkey, salt, paprika, white pepper, cayenne, accent seasoning, crab boil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cajun-deep-fried-turkey-4660 (may not work)