Cajun Deep Fried Turkey Recipe
- 10 gal Peanut oil
- 10 lb Turkey, up to 15 lbs
- 6 tsp Salt
- 6 tsp Paprika
- 6 tsp White pepper
- 6 tsp Cayenne
- 6 tsp Accent, opt
- 16 ounce Liquid crab boil concentrate
- NOTE- Not recommended for indoor cooking.
- 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 mix using syringe (available from gourmet kitchen stores.)
- Cover turkey with foil and chill 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 min per lb..
- Check in 1 hour using a meat thermometer.
- NOTE- This is a great dish, but should only be attempted by someone who has experience with doing this.
- It is also expensive due to the large amount of oil needed.
peanut oil, turkey, salt, paprika, white pepper, cayenne, accent, crab boil
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/cajun-deep-fried-turkey-97359 (may not work)