Deep-Fried Cajun Turkey

This recipe is a great way to try out a new cooking
method. The injectable marinade may be omitted. Makes 16
servings.
Printed from Allrecipes, Submitted by Southern Living magazine

3/4 cup dried thyme
3/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup onion powder
1/4 cup ground white pepper
1/4 cup ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup ground black pepper
1 (12 pound) fresh turkey
1 (16 ounce) jar Creole
butter injectable marinade
4 gallons peanut oil

Combine first 8 ingredients.
Remove giblets and neck from turkey, and rinse turkey
with cold water.
Drain cavity well, and pat turkey dry. Rub outside of
turkey with half of seasoning mixture. Attach needle to
injector, and fill with marinade according to package
directions. Inject marinade into turkey breast several times, and
then into thighs and drumsticks. cover turkey, and chill 8 hours.
Rub turkey with remaining half of seasoning mixture;
drain cavity well.
Pour oil into a deep propane turkey fryer, and heat to
350 degrees according to manufacturer's instructions.
Place turkey on fryer rod, and carefully lower into hot oil
with rod attachment. Fry 45 to 60 minutes or until a meat
thermometer inserted into breast registers 170 degrees.
Remove from oil; drain and cool slightly before slicing.

Reprinted with permission of Southern Living
magazine. All rights reserved.

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