Juicy Cajun Deep Fried Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 gallon (3.8 L) water
• 1 cup (240 g) kosher salt
• 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) Cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) hot sauce (like Tabasco)
• 2-3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) paprika
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) onion powder
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) black pepper
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) dried oregano
• 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) vegetable oil (for rubbing)
• 1 whole turkey (12-14 pounds), thawed and cleaned
• 3-5 gallons (11.4-19 L) peanut oil or vegetable oil