Deep-Fried CajunTurkey
This is a new method of cooking turkey its a  Cajun recipe and they have been doing it for years . Deep-frying makes the
   turkey crispy on the outside and very juicy on the inside
   (even the white meat).
   You can deep-fry the turkey in either peanut or
   vegetable oil, your choice!
Prep Time: approx. 30 Minutes.
Cook
   Time: approx. 45 Minutes.
   12 pound turkey
( 12 servings).
  
  48 cups vegetable or peanut oil for deep frying
12 pounds whole turkey
1 (3.8 ounce) jar
    Creole-style seasoning( you make your own )
1 white onion
   

 

Directions
1 Fill a 26 quart aluminum pot (including drain basket)
   with oil. Place on outdoor propane cooker and heat to 350
   degrees F (175 degrees C).
2 Remove neck and giblets from turkey, rinse and pat dry.
   Sprinkle Creole seasonings over turkey inside and out. Gently
   rub in seasonings.
3 Place the whole onion and turkey in drain basket. The
   turkey should be placed in basket neck end first. Slowly
   lower basket into hot oil to completely cover turkey. (Half
   way through cooking the onion will float to the top of the
   oil to prevent oil from scorching).
4 Maintain a temperature of 350 degrees and cook turkey
   for 3 1/2 minutes per pound, about 45 minutes.
5 Carefully remove basket and drain turkey. Insert a meat
   thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh to insure a
   temperature above 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Place in a food
   safe paper bag to finish the draining process before carving.

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