Cajun Fried Turkey - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup coarse kosher salt
• 2 tsp ground bay leaf
• 3 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp ground cayenne pepper
• 3 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tsp filé powder (ground sassafras)
• 3 tbsp white pepper
• 3 tbsp granulated garlic
• 2 tbsp dried basil
• 1 1/2 tbsp ground hot Hungarian paprika
• 1/4 cup liquid garlic
• 1/4 cup onion juice
• 2 tbsp liquid crab boil
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup cayenne pepper sauce
• 2 tbsp Cajun Turkey Seasoning see recipe above
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
• 1 gallon cold water
• 2 cups cold water
• 2/3 cup coarse kosher salt
• 2/3 cup dark brown sugar firmly packed
• 1/2 cup cracked black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp whole cloves
• 3/4 tbsp cracked allspice
• 3 bay leaves crumbled
• 3/4 tbsp crushed juniper berries
• 1 10-16 lb turkey Try to purchase a turkey that is not already injected with “enhancements.”
• Peanut or canola oil