EMERIL'S FRIED TURKEY

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This is a great fried turkey recipe, but you need to have the equipment to make it. Equipment needed is an outdoor deep fryer, marinade injector, and a meat thermometer.

Provided by The Bruce

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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)

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 826.9, Fat 36.6, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 308.7, Sodium 12347.5, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 21.3, Protein 93.1

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