Title: Deep-Fried Wild Turkey #1
Categories: Poultry Game
Yield: 1 Servings
| 1 | | Wild turkey, whole, dressed |
| 2 1/2 | ga | Peanut oil |
| 1 | c | Italian salad dressing |
| 1/2 | c | Lemon juice, fresh |
| 3 | tb | Onion juice |
| 3 | tb | Garlic juice |
| 2 | tb | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 | tb | Liquid smoke |
| 1 1/3 | oz | Cayenne |
| 1/4 | c | Salt |
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 325 degrees (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.