Deep-Fried Wild Turkey Recipe

Name: Deep-Fried Wild Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 wild turkey, whole, dressed; peanut oil, for frying (about 2.5 gallons); 1 cup Italian salad dressing; 1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh; 3 tablespoons onion juice; 3 tablespoons garlic juice; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon liquid smoke; 1 1/3 ounces cayenne; 1/4 cup salt

Servings: persons

1 wild turkey, whole, dressed
peanut oil, for frying (about 2.5 gallons)
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh
3 tablespoons onion juice
3 tablespoons garlic juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1 1/3 ounces cayenne
1/4 cup salt

1
Mix all ingredients except turkey, pot and peanut oil to make a marinade.
2
Let stand overnight in refrigerator.
3
Use meat injecting needle to inject all through turkey.
4
Put turkey and marinade in a large plastic bag and keep in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 days.
5
Remove in time to bring to room temp before cooking.
6
Heat oil in a 40-60 quart pot to 325F (Use candy thermometer).
7
Immerse turkey completely and cook for 4 minutes per pound.
8
Place a pie tin with holes in the bottom, in the bottom of the deep fryer to prevent sticking.

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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: 1 wild turkey, whole, dressed, peanut oil, for frying (about 2.5 gallons), 1 cup Italian salad dressing, 1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh, and more.

Yes, Deep-Fried Wild 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.

Deep-Fried Wild Turkey

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