CAJUN DEEP-FRIED WILD TURKEY
Yield 12 to 16 servings.
Ingredients
*1 (10-15 lb.) unstuffed wild turkey
*5 gallons peanut oil
*2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
*1 stick butter or margarine
*1/2 tsp. garlic powder
*1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions Pour peanut oil into a 10 gallon pot. Put pot on
propane cooker and heat oil to 375 degrees. Have turkey completely
thawed and dry turkey thoroughly. Tie two cotton strings around the
carcass so bird can be easily lifted out of oil. Carefully submerge
turkey in oil. Deep fry for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes per pound and
cook until turkey floats to the top. Remove bird from oil, and
immediately dust heavily with cajun seasoning. Melt butter or
margarine, and add to it garlic powder and cayenne, if desired.
Brush turkey with butter mixture. Allow to cool 20 to 30 minutes
before carving. Yield 12 to 16 servings.
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