Deep-Fried Wild Turkey
1 ea 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 sm...
Ingredients
- 1ea wild turkey, whole, dressed
- 21/2 ga peanut oil
- 1cup italian salad dressing
- 1/2cup lemon juice, fresh
- 3tbsp onion juice
- 3tbsp garlic juice
- 2tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1tbsp liquid smoke
Directions
- 1
1 ea 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
Let stand overnight in refrigerator
- 3
Use meat injecting needle to inject all through turkey
- 4
Put turkey and marinade in a large plastic bag and keep in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 days
- 5
Remove in time to bring to room temp before cooking
- 6
Heat oil in a 40-60 quart pot to 325 degrees (Use candy thermometer)
- 7
Immerse turkey completely and cook for 4 minutes per pound
- 8
Place a pie tin with holes in the bottom in the bottom of the deep fryer to prevent sticking