Best Cajun Fried Turkey Injection Sauce Recipes

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CAJUN TURKEY INJECTION



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Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Categories     Thanksgiving

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper (If you have it. If not, don't fret.)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (Or less, depending on how much heat you can handle.)
4 1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for a few minutes while stirring. You want to make sure the mixture is well mixed and that any herb is small enough to fit through your needle.
  • Inject mixture into the thawed turkey at least 3 hours before baking. Inject small amounts of the mixture all over the bird.
  • Return your turkey to the refrigerator until you are ready to roast.

FRIED TURKEY RUB WITH CAJUN INJECTION



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This recipe came from a Southern gal who obviously knows her food. She wrote on the recipe "the basis for a good fried turkey is the rub." I must say I agree with her on this one, this is the only way we cook our turkey now. The rub and injection are a great combination--I guarantee a moist, flavorful bird. Cooking times are estimated based on the size of your bird.

Provided by Zetty66

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup ground black pepper
2 tablespoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoons cayenne powder
12 -24 ounces bottled beer
2 -3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 -2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup louisiana hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix all rub ingredients together and apply ample quantities to the outside of the turkey. Let meat marinade for 8-24 hours.
  • Combine injection recipe ingredients including 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the rub; boil and reduce to 1 cup. Cool and strain mixture then inject into all areas of the turkey.
  • Fry turkey according to weight of bird and fryer instructions. DO NOT attempt this indoors or too close to a builidng.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.1, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 1838.8, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 5.4, Protein 2.2

CAJUN FRIED TURKEY INJECTION SAUCE



Cajun Fried Turkey Injection Sauce image

Nothing flavors your turkey or other poultry better than injecting the marinade deep into the meat. This is a very easy recipe--enjoy!

Provided by Pokey in San Antonio

Categories     Cajun

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons garlic juice
1 tablespoon salt
4 tablespoons louisiana hot sauce
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Mix all and let dissolve to blend.
  • Inject your turkey (or what ever) at least 24 hours before cooking.
  • Bake, fry, smoke, or grill your bird.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.6, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 9901.8, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 7.3, Protein 7.1

CAJUN-INJECTED SPICY TURKEY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon concentrated liquid crab and shrimp boil (recommended: Zatarian's)
1/4 cup apple cider
3/4 cup honey
1 (12-ounce) bottle beer
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1/2 cup Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely minced garlic
1 (10 to 12-pound) turkey, rinsed well inside and out, patted dry
4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 cups chicken broth, as needed for bottom of roasting pan

Steps:

  • Make the marinade by combining the Worcestershire sauce, crab boil, apple cider, honey, beer, salt, allspice, Creole seasoning, cayenne, olive oil, and minced garlic in a blender and process until very smooth, about 5 minutes. Fill a large syringe* and inject turkey in the breast and thigh area, as well as the back, wings, and legs, with at least 2/3 of the marinade. You will have to fill the syringe numerous times.
  • Preheat the oven to 420 degrees F and line a large roasting pan with aluminum foil.
  • Season the injected turkey well both inside and out with the kosher salt and black pepper. Place the turkey in a large roasting pan lined with aluminum foil and pour the remaining marinade all over the turkey. Bake the turkey uncovered for 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, add 1 cup of the chicken broth to the roasting pan, and continue to bake the turkey until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the deepest part between the thigh and the leg registers 165 degrees F. (If the turkey begins to brown too much, tent loosely with aluminum foil until it is done. Also, add more broth as necessary to keep the bottom of the roasting pan from burning.)
  • When the turkey is done, remove it from the oven and set aside to rest at least 20 minutes before carving.

CAJUN DEEP-FRIED TURKEY



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Delicious, juicy and tender, this recipe was given to me by a true Cajun sixteen years ago and has been on our Thanksgiving table ever since. The injector and instructions for frying came with our fryer which was a good thing because this original recipe didn't explain all the nuances of frying a turkey. It is well worth the learning process, though. We strain the peanut oil after it cools and pour it back into the containers (I bought it in gallon jugs). It will keep nicely in a cool place, under 40 degrees, or in the refrigerator until needed again.

Provided by Peg in East Tennessee

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Whole Turkey Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups butter
¼ cup onion juice
¼ cup garlic juice
¼ cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
7 fluid ounces beer
3 gallons peanut oil for frying, or as needed
1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion juice, garlic juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, cayenne pepper and beer. Mix until well blended.
  • Use a marinade injecting syringe or turkey baster with an injector tip to inject the marinade all over the turkey including the legs, back, wings, thighs and breasts. Place in a large plastic bag and marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Do not use a kitchen trash bag. If your turkey is large, you can use an oven bag.
  • When it's time to fry, measure the amount of oil needed by lowering the turkey into the fryer and filling with enough oil to cover it. Remove the turkey and set aside.
  • Heat the oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). When the oil has come to temperature, lower the turkey into the hot oil slowly using the hanging device that comes with turkey deep-fryers. The turkey should be completely submerged in the oil. Cook for 36 minutes, or 3 minutes per pound of turkey. The turkey is done when the temperature in the thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Turn off the flame and slowly remove from the oil, making sure all of the oil drains out of the cavity. Allow to rest on a serving platter for about 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1035.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 345.8 mg, Fat 70.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 91.2 g, SaturatedFat 30.1 g, Sodium 682.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

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