Deep-Fried Wild Turkey

Name: Deep-Fried Wild Turkey
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

10 ingredients

8 steps

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.