Deep-Fried Wild Turkey - cooking recipe

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
Preparation
    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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