Emeril'S Fried Turkey - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    1 tablespoon zatarian concentrated crab boil
    1/4 cup apple cider
    3/4 cup honey
    1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
    1 tablespoon salt
    1 tablespoon ground allspice
    1/2 cup Emeril's Original Essence or 1/2 cup creole seasoning
    1/4 teaspoon cayenne
    1 pinch ground cloves
    1 cup salt
    1 tablespoon cayenne
    1 tablespoon ground black pepper
    10 -16 lbs turkey
    peanut oil, for frying (about 5 gallons)
Preparation
    Marinade Instructions:
    Combine the Worcestershire, crab& shrimp boil, apple cider, honey, beer, 1 tbs salt, allspice, Emeril's essence, 1/4 tsp cayenne and ground cloves in a blender and puree on high for 4-6 minutes.
    Using a marinade injector, inject the breast, wings, thighs, legs and back with the marinade.
    Rub Instructions:
    Combine the remaining salt, cayenne and pepper.
    Rub the turkey with the mixture.
    Place the turkey in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
    Frying Instructions:
    Heat the peanut oil to 350 degrees F.
    Place turkey in peanut oil and cook the turkey for 3-5 minutes per pound.
    Remove the turkey from the oil when the internal temperature reaches 170- 180 degrees F.
    Place on paper towel to drain.
    Let the turkey rest for 15-20 minutes prior to carving.

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