Deep-Fried Wild Turkey

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• Ready In: 72 hrs 40 mins
• Serves: 5-10

Ingredients

• 1  wild turkey, whole, dressed
•  peanut oil, for frying (about 2.5 gallons)
• 1  cup  Italian salad dressing
• 1⁄2 cup lemon juice, fresh
• 3  tablespoons  onion juice
• 3  tablespoons garlic juice
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1  tablespoon liquid smoke
• 1 1⁄3 ounces cayenne
• 1⁄4 cup salt

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients except turkey, pot and peanut oil to make a marinade.
2. Let stand overnight in refrigerator.
3. Use meat injecting needle to inject all through turkey.
4. Put turkey and marinade in a large plastic bag and keep in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 days.
5. Remove in time to bring to room temp before cooking.
6. Heat oil in a 40-60 quart pot to 325F (Use candy thermometer).
7. Immerse turkey completely and cook for 4 minutes per pound.
8. Place a pie tin with holes in the bottom, in the bottom of the deep fryer to prevent sticking.