Deep-Fried Wild Turkey

Submitted by Iowahorse

"Better than you can Imagine! Cook Time varies.."

 

• Ready In: 72hrs 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• 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.