Jan 28, 2009

Cajun Deep Fried Turkey

10 gal Peanut oil

10 lb Turkey; up to 15 lbs

6 ts Salt

6 ts Paprika

6 ts White pepper

6 ts Cayenne

6 ts Accent; opt

16 oz Liquid crab oil concentrate

NOTE-Not recommended for indoor cooking. Rinse turkeyinside and out. Mix 1 part crab boil concentrate to 4parts water. Combine dry ingredients with crab boilsolution. Adjust seasoning to taste. Inject turkey(approximately 2" apart) with mixture using syringe(available from gourmet kitchen stores.) Cover turkeywith foil and refrigerate over night. Heat oil to350~. CAUTION: Use a grease thermometer to monitor theoil. It may ignite if the temperature goes beyond375~. Put turkey in basket and CAREFULLY lower it intothe pot. Cook 5 minutes per pound. Check in 1 hourusing a meat thermometer. NOTE-This is a great dish,but should only be attempted by someone who hasexperience with doing this. It is also expensive dueto the large amount of oil needed.

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