DEEP-FRIED WILD TURKEY

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Make and share this Deep-Fried Wild Turkey recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Iowahorse

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time P3DT40m

Yield 5-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1813.3, Fat 97, SaturatedFat 25.6, Cholesterol 697.7, Sodium 6873.2, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6, Protein 210.7

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