Frying a gobble gobble ...

easy easy...and delicious. all we do is inject with your favorite cajun injector and rub a dry rub all over the outside. use whatever flavor injector youlike and use ur favorite rub. hate to sound generic, but it is that easy
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Inject with you favorite blend or make your own.
I never season the outside b/4 frying as it just gets fried off. I season just as it comes out of the fryer.

If you are frying it way ahead of time b/4 carving then wrap it in foil, then news papers, and place in a cooler. It will hold it temp for hours.

Be sure it is completely defrosted and neck, liver, etc. pack is removed before frying.

On my first time, before injecting/seasoning the bird, I submerged bird in pot with water to gauge proper amount of oil. Oil spill = very bad.

Good Luck

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Frying a gobble gobble ...
Be sure it is completely defrosted and neck, liver, etc. pack is removed before frying.

On my first time, before injecting/seasoning the bird, I submerged bird in pot with water to gauge proper amount of oil. Oil spill = very bad.

Good Luck

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Yep, the guy I watched made sure the bird was almost completely dry and was very careful lowering the turkey into the hot oil.

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keeping the temperature at 350 degrees and cook the bird for 3.5 minutes per pound.

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yep that's right. I've been cooking them for 10 years... that's my tried and true formula. LIke others said drop it in your pot with water first just enough to cover it... then mark your pot, so you will know how much oil to add. And make sure it is thawed completely... ice/water and burning oil do not mix unless you have a fireman suit on. Let the temp get over 400+ at first because when you drop the bird it in, it will drop alot... just keep an eye on the temp at all times and adjust accordingly.

I use a plain old coathanger but others buy that hanging thing.

At the end drop in some racks of rubbed down ribs, and cook them about 5 minutes or until they float at 350. Spicy crunch on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside.

you can also throw in pork loins, hams, whatever you want to experiment with since you already have the oil hot.

Appreciate that!

Besides Cajun Injector, any other recommendations for a spice rub?

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can i reuse the oil (1 week later) ?

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Yes

Peanut or cottonseed oil. No to vegetable oil.

and how will leftover fried turkey do in a gumbo ?

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where do you get cottonseed oil

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Academy had the 3 gallon cottonseed oil for $30 and the 3 gallon peanut oil for $35 last week. WalMart usually has the peanut oil and a peanut oil blend (part vegetable oil) for less money.

I buy the 35 lb (4.5 gal) peanut oil at Sam's for about $35.

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how many does a 12 lb turkey feed

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6-8 people