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Fried Turkey question

Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:42 pm
Posted by foj1981
Baton Rouge
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Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:42 pm
Where/when did frying turkeys become popular. I always thought it was a cajun thing but a buddy of mine says that he has seen it in other parts of the south long before it became popular here
This post was edited on 10/22/14 at 9:43 pm
Posted by LSU-MNCBABY
Knightsgate
Member since Jan 2004
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Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:43 pm to
About 15 years ago
Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
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Posted on 10/22/14 at 10:08 pm to
I was frying turkeys in Ms and La in the late '80's, fwiw.
This post was edited on 10/22/14 at 10:08 pm
Posted by Walt OReilly
Poplarville, MS
Member since Oct 2005
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Posted on 10/22/14 at 10:09 pm to
90's
Posted by Artie Rome
Hwy 1
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Posted on 10/22/14 at 10:26 pm to
It's really a sub-par cooking method for something as big as a turkey.
Posted by 4WHLN
Drinking at the Cottage Inn
Member since Mar 2013
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Posted on 10/23/14 at 5:42 am to
My dad started in the late 80's doing them
Posted by Tiger Ree
Houston
Member since Jun 2004
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Posted on 10/23/14 at 7:54 am to
First I ever heard of it was when a friend learned about it from an Oakdale dentist in the mid 80's. Long before any store bought injections were available. We had to go to the feed store and buy a #10 horse syringe.

Started out using strained zesty italian dressing. We have tried many different injections and rubs including popeye's seasonings and nothing beats the zesty italian. It smells great and the next day you don't even need miracle whip or mayo for the sandwiches.
Posted by Artie Rome
Hwy 1
Member since Jul 2014
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Posted on 10/23/14 at 7:56 am to


My favorite way to do a turkey. Good with pork butts too. The only way to overcook it is if you are drunk or stupid.
This post was edited on 10/23/14 at 7:59 am
Posted by Matisyeezy
End of the bar, Drunk
Member since Feb 2012
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Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:12 am to
We've done them since the early 90's.

Not a fan of baked, as I find it to be bland more often than not. Sometimes a little dry.

Smoked is up there as well, but I think I prefer it fried. Especially when you drop it in frozen. I'm glad someone posted that tip, it's critical.



Posted by REB BEER
Laffy Yet
Member since Dec 2010
16307 posts
Posted on 10/23/14 at 9:23 am to
Here's what a turkey looks like when I get done frying it. I guarantee it ain't dry


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