Cajun Deep Fried

Cajun Deep Fried Turkey

Ingredients:

1 (10-15 lb.) unstuffed turkey
5 gallons peanut oil
2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
1 stick butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

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Directions:

Pour peanut oil into a 10 gallon pot. Put pot on propane cooker and heat oil to 375 degrees. Tueky should be thawed and dryed throughly. Tie two cotton strings around the legs so bird can be easily lifted out of oil. Carefully submerge turkey in oil.

Deep fry for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes per pound and cook until turkey floats to the top. Remove bird from oil, and immediately dust heavily with cajun seasoning. Melt butter or margarine, and add to it garlic powder and cayenne, if desired. Brush turkey with butter mixture. Allow to cool 20 to 30 minutes before carving.

Yield 12 to 16 servings.