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Deep-Fried Cajun Turkey by Chef Richard Ingraham

Here is a recipe by Chef Richard Ingraham that will spice up your holidays and please your taste buds!

Ingredients

  • 12-14 pound turkey
  • thawed 1/3 cup Creole seasoning
  • 1/3 cup garlic salt
  • 1/3 cup chili powder
  • 1/3 cup lemon pepper
  • 1/3 cup red pepper
  • 1/3 cup seasoning salt
  • 1/3 cup curry powder
  • 1/3 cup smoked paprika
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 2 bottles Crystal hot sauce
  • 1 bottle Italian salad dressing, all solids strained and reserved
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 gallons peanut oil

Special Equipment: Electric deep fryer and 1 poultry injector

Directions

  • Clean bird and pat dry. Place strained Italian dressing and butter in a medium sized pot and warm until butter is melted, then remove from stove and let cool.
  • Rub turkey with vegetable oil inside and out, then repeat with hot sauce.
  • Next, cover turkey with spices and the reserved solids from the Italian dressing, being sure to rub the mixture in on both the outside and inside.
  • Inject breast, thighs and legs with butter mixture at an angle. Do not inject wings.
  • Wrap turkey and all juices in a thick, clean plastic bag and store for three days in the refrigerator.
  • After day three, remove turkey from the bag and pat dry. Preheat peanut oil in fryer to 375°F. Once heated, fry the turkey for approximately 3 minutes per pound.
  • Remove turkey from fryer and drain, carving and serving as usual.

1 COMMENT

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