Cajun Style Deep Fried Turkey 2 Versions Recipe

Name: Cajun Style Deep Fried Turkey 2 Versions Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounce Liquid garlic; 4 ounce Liquid onion; 4 ounce Liquid celery; 1 Tbsp. Red pepper; 2 Tbsp. Salt; 2 Tbsp. Tabasco; 1 ounce Liquid crab boil Or possibly -; 1 Tbsp. Old Bay Seasoning; 1 x Poultry or possibly meat injector; 1 x Defrosted 10-12 pound turkey; 5 gal peanut oil Saute/fry liquid garlic, liquid onion, liquid celery, red pepper, salt, Tabasco and liquid crab boil or possibly Old Bay Seasoning till salt and pepper are dissolved. Fill the inje…

Servings: persons

4 ounce Liquid garlic
4 ounce Liquid onion
4 ounce Liquid celery
1 Tbsp. Red pepper
2 Tbsp. Salt
2 Tbsp. Tabasco
1 ounce Liquid crab boil Or possibly -
1 Tbsp. Old Bay Seasoning
1 x Poultry or possibly meat injector
1 x Defrosted 10-12 pound turkey
5 gal peanut oil Saute/fry liquid garlic, liquid onion, liquid celery, red pepper, salt, Tabasco and liquid crab boil or possibly Old Bay Seasoning till salt and pepper are dissolved. Fill the injector and inject the turkey at the breast, wings, drumsticks, thighs and back. Allow to marinate for 24 hrs in the refrigerator or possibly in a ice chest.

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Using a 10 gallon pot for frying, bring the peanut oil to 350 degrees and fry the turkey for 38 to 42 min.
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The turkey should float to the surface after 35 min and you should cook an additional 5 to 7 min.
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Recipe # 2.Cajun Style Deep Fried Turkey #2
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1 med Sized turkey, no more than 15 lb1 ea propane cooker1 ea Strainer basket1 ea Zatrain's Crab Boil or possibly Trappey's Cajun Shake 1 ea Injector1 lg Pot peanut oil1 ea Deep fry thermometer
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Remove turkey innards.
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Place turkey on a cookie sheet for drainage.
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Inject as many areas of the turkey as possible with 16 ounces of liquid marinade (Zatarain's Crab Boil or possibly Trappey's Cajun Shake).
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Liberally sprinkle the outside of the turkey with Cajun Shake.
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Have your peanut oil heated to 350 degrees.
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Plan ahead, because it takes time to heat.
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Hang the deep-fry thermometer over the side of the pot with a bent coat hanger for easy reading of the oil temperature.
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Place the turkey into the strainer basket, and slowly lower the basket into the oil with something long sufficient to keep you a safe distance away (anything from a broom handle to a pipe).
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Be careful doing this.
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Immersion causes quite a reaction.
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The oil temperature will drop, so increase the flame a bit to bring it slowly back up to 350 degrees.
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Cook the turkey 3 1/2 min per lb.
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at 350 degrees.
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(A 12 pounder will take only 42 min to cook.)
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To remove the turkey, carefully find the basket handle with a coat hanger, then slip the lifting rod back under the handle to remove the basket.
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Let the excess oil drip into the pot.
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It helps if two people do this, so one person can slide the cookie sheet back under the turkey.

208

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounce Liquid garlic, 4 ounce Liquid onion, 4 ounce Liquid celery, 1 Tbsp. Red pepper, and more.

Yes, Cajun Style Deep Fried Turkey 2 Versions Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!