fried turkey

How To Make fried turkey

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  Ingredients and amounts may be varied according to individual taste.
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  Blend all ingredients (except broth) in a large sauce pan over low heat.
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  Add chicken broth to pan which will approximately double amount of mixture.
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  Let simmer for 5 minutes then cool to room temperature.
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  Wash turkey thoroughly.
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  Using a large syringe, inject cooled mixture into all meaty areas of turkey (breast, wings, drumsticks, thighs, etc.).
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  Let marinate in refrigerator overnight.
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  To Cook: Heat 5 gallons of cooking oil (preferably peanut oil) to 300 degrees in large boiling pot (35 to 45 quarts).
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  Lower whole turkey into hot oil SLOWLY and CAREFULLY.
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  Cover pot checking oil temperature every few minutes maintaining a 280-310 degree range.
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  Cook for exactly 3.5 minutes per pound of turkey weight (i.e. a 10 pound turkey will cook in 35 minutes).
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  As soon as time is up, remove turkey, wrap in aluminum foil.
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  After at least 15 minutes, slice turkey as you would a baked one.
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