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Season and cure the turkey with salt, pepper and cayenne.
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Rub seasoning on skin and let sit overnight.
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In a blender, add all the wet ingredients and then the dry ingredients to make the marinade.
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Puree on high for 4-6 minutes.
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Make sure all ingredients are completely pureed and add to an injector.
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Heat oil to 350F.
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Depending on the amount of oil used, this usually takes between 45 minutes and one hour.
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(To determine the correct amount of oil, place the turkey in the basket and place in the pot.
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Add water until it reaches 1 to 2-inches above the turkey.
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Remove the turkey and note the water level, using a ruler to measure the distance from the top of the pot to the surface of the water.
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Pour out water and dry the pot thoroughly.
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Be sure to measure for oil before breading or marinating the turkey.)
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While the oil is heating, prepare the turkey as desired.
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Once the oil has come to temperature, place the turkey in the basket and slowly lower into the pot.
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Whole turkeys require approximately 3 minutes per pound to cook.
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Remove turkey and check internal temperature with meat thermometer.
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The temperature should reach 170F in the breast and 180F in the thigh.
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Turkey parts such as breast, wings and thighs require approximately 4 to 5 minutes per pound to come to temperature.
