Deep-Fried Wild Turkey - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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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
Preparation
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Mix all ingredients except turkey, pot and peanut oil to make a marinade.
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 to 3 days.
Remove in time to bring to room temp before cooking.
Heat oil in a 40-60 quart pot to 325F (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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