Cajun Deep Fried Turkey Recipe

Name: Cajun Deep Fried Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 oz. liquid garlic; 4 oz. liquid onion; 4 oz. liquid celery; 1 Tbsp. red pepper; 2 Tbsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. Tabasco; 1 oz. liquid crab boil or 1 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning; 1 poultry or meat injector; 1 defrosted 10 to 12 lb. turkey; 5 gal. peanut oil

Servings: persons

4 oz. liquid garlic
4 oz. liquid onion
4 oz. liquid celery
1 Tbsp. red pepper
2 Tbsp. salt
2 Tbsp. Tabasco
1 oz. liquid crab boil or 1 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
1 poultry or meat injector
1 defrosted 10 to 12 lb. turkey
5 gal. peanut oil

1
Saute first 7 ingredients until salt and pepper are dissolved. Fill the injector and inject turkey at breast, wings, drumsticks, thighs and back.
2
Allow to marinate 24 hours in refrigerator or ice chest.
3
Use a 10 gallon pot for frying.
4
Bring peanut oil to 350u00b0 temperature and fry turkey for 38 to 42 minutes.
5
Turkey should float to surface after 35 minutes and you should cook an additional 5 to 7 minutes.
6
You may want to tie turkey legs with 1/2-inch cotton ropes to be able to remove from frying pot when done.

878

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 oz. liquid garlic, 4 oz. liquid onion, 4 oz. liquid celery, 1 Tbsp. red pepper, and more.

Yes, Cajun Deep Fried Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Deep Fried Turkey

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