Name: Cajun-Style Deep-Fried Turkey
Ingredients: 1 FreshAll-Natural Turkey (14-16 lb.); 1 lb Boo andHenry’s “Burnin’Hot Love” Dry Rub Seasoning; 1 quart Apple Juice; Turkey Syringe (Injector) (1); 6 gallons Peanut Oil (peanut oil gives optimal flavor and crispness, but for peanut allergies, substitute canola or safflower oil); Deep Frying Pot and Propane Range (1 to 3); Propane Tank (1)

Cajun-Style Deep-Fried Turkey

Spice up your Thanksgiving feast with this mouthwatering, deep-fried turkey recipe that your guests will love -- and you can only hope to have leftovers of!

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Servings: 9 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 FreshAll-Natural Turkey (14-16 lb.)
1 lb Boo andHenry’s “Burnin’Hot Love” Dry Rub Seasoning
1 quart Apple Juice
Turkey Syringe (Injector) (1)
6 gallons Peanut Oil (peanut oil gives optimal flavor and crispness, but for peanut allergies, substitute canola or safflower oil)
Deep Frying Pot and Propane Range (1 to 3)
Propane Tank (1)

Method

Blend ½ lb. dry rub with apple juice.
With syringe, inject liquid mixture onto Turkey bones and into the breast meat.
Season outside of Turkey with remaining dry rub. (Refrigerate overnight)
Remove Turkey from Refrigerator and hang until excess liquid drains out.
Heat oil in fryer to 350*F. (For safety, cook this OUTSIDE ONLY !!)
Lower Turkey slowly into oil. (again, OUTSIDE ONLY!)
Regulate heat and turn every 10 minutes for even cooking.
After 45-50 minutes, remove Turkey from oil and let drain for 15 minutes.
Serve Hot and Crispy.