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Deep-fried Wild Turkey
Ingredients
1 Wild turkey, whole, dressed
2 1/2 gallons Peanut oil
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup Lemon juice, fresh
3 tbsp Onion juice
3 tbsp Garlic juice
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp Liquid smoke
1 1/3 oz Cayenne
1/4 cup Salt
Mix all ingredients except turkey
to make a marinade - no do not mix in the peanut oil!!. Let stand overnight in
refrigerator. Use meat injecting needle to inject all through turkey. Put turkey
and marinade in a large plastic bag and keep in the refrigerator for 1 day.
Remove in time to bring to room temp before cooking. Heat oil in a 40-60 quart
pot to 325 degrees (Use candy thermometer). Immerse turkey completely and cook
for 4 minutes per pound. Place a pie tin with holes in the bottom in the bottom
of the deep fryer to prevent sticking.
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