Turkey Recipes

DEEP FRIEND TURKEY

Injection syringe 

Large outdoor cooker 

1 10-12 pound whole Turkey (I like Butterball) 

1 cup Italian dressing 

1 teaspoon Creole seasoning 

5 gallons of vegetable oil (this worked just fine for me or you can by peanut oil if you wish) 

Mix the dressing and seasoning well and place in an injection syringe. If it doesn't pass through the needle holes you may have to strain the marinade. Inject the marinade into all parts of the bird. Place the bird in a large plastic bag and allow to disperse throughout the bird for at least 2 hrs. Turn the bag and massage the bird from time to time.  By this time the bird should be room temperature or pretty close.  It will fry a lot better if it is. 

Rub some more of the Creole seasoning over the surface and inside of the bird after the first hour of marinating. Preheat the cooking oil in a kettle large enough to hold the entire bird to 350-375.  Take a about a yard of wire or a coat hanger insert all of the way through the bird length-wise (through the body cavity and out the neck) fasten the wire together to make a loop this way you can turn it over and lift it out while cooking.  It works better for me that tying a wire on its legs. 

Carefully place the bird into the oil and fry 3  to 4 minutes per lb. You should carefully time your cooking as each cooker has it's own peculiarities. Check the bird when it floats in the oil by inserting a thermometer between the thigh and body, but not by the bone.  It will turn very brown on the outside.  The resulting bird is tender and tasty and very juicy.   

Note:  Regarding the Injection syringe  - in some areas kits are available for frying turkeys.  I purchased my syringe from a feed store.  It is a livestock syringe and the needle has a very large opening.  It was less than $2.  You could also probably buy one at a Veterinary supply store 

That's all there is too it!  The bird has a seasoned, wonderful taste.