{"id":491,"date":"2023-12-27T04:52:10","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T04:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/?p=491"},"modified":"2023-12-27T04:52:49","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T04:52:49","slug":"cajun-fried-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/main-course\/cajun-fried-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Cajun Fried Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 t. salt<br>1 T plus 2 t. cayenne, divided<br>10-12 lb turkey (fresh, not injected with butter or other seasonings)<br>4 T. unsalted butter, melted<br>3\/4 c. onions, finely chopped<br>1\/4 c. celery, finely chopped<br>3 T. minced garlic<br>2 T. ground pepper vinegar<br>1 T. plus 1 t. salt<br>1 t. black pepper<br>1\/2 c. turkey (or chicken) broth<br>2 T. Worcestershire sauce<br>5 gallons peanut oil (can subst. vegetable oil)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mix together 2 t. salt and 2 t. cayenne in a small bowl. Set aside this mixture to rub on turkey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combine melted butter with onions, celery, garlic, pepper vinegar, 1 T. salt, 1 T. cayenne, black pepper, broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Inject into turkey. Rub salt\/ cayenne mixture on the outside. Refrigerate overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fry the turkey, using a turkey fryer, according to instructions and with the peanut oil. Heat oil to 400 degrees. Lower the turkey into the hot oil. Adjust the flame slightly down to maintain a temperature of 350 degrees. Oil should be hot enough to bubble during the frying, but not so hot that the turkey burns. Make sure that the turkey remains submerged or turn very carefully every 10-15 minutes. Let the turkey fry until the juices run clear\u2013about 3 minutes per pound (about 35-45 minutes). The turkey will look very dark brown when it is done. Don\u2019t be afraid that it has burned; this is the right color. Carefully remove the turkey and place breast side down on the platter with paper towels. Let drain about 5 minutes, turn over and drain and cool for 15 minutes more before slicing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Bessie Gartman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grocery List<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cayenne<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>turkey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>unsalted butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>onions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>celery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pepper vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>turkey broth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>peanut oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2 t. salt1 T plus 2 t. cayenne, divided10-12 lb turkey (fresh, not injected with butter or other seasonings)4 T. unsalted butter, melted3\/4 c. onions, finely chopped1\/4 c. celery, finely chopped3 T. minced garlic2 T. ground pepper vinegar1 T. plus 1 t. salt1 t. black pepper1\/2 c. turkey (or chicken) broth2 T. 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