Turkey Talk
The turkey is the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving meal, so why not cook up a turkey everyone will be talking about? We've got two turkey recipes that are sure to exceed everyone's expectations.
If you're the seasoned chef in the family looking for a way to spice things up, give our
Moore's Cajun Style Deep Fried Wild Turkey a try and amaze your guests with your culinary expertise.
If it's your first Thanksgiving and you're looking for a trusty, crowd-pleasing recipe for success, try our fool-proof
Honey of a Turkey.
Moore's Cajun Style Deep Fried Wild Turkey
Ingredients
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5 gallons peanut oil
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1 (10-15 lb) Wild Turkey
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2 cotton strings
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2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
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1 stick butter or margarine
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1/2 cup Moore's Original Marinade
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1/2 tsp. garlic powder
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1/2 cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
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Pour peanut oil into a 10 gallon pot.
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Place pot on propane fish cooker burner and heat oil to 375°.
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Dry turkey thoroughly.
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Tie two cotton strings around the carcass so bird can easily be lifted out of oil.
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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.
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Remove turkey from oil and immediately dust heavily with Cajun seasoning.
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Melt butter or margarine, add Moore's Original Marinade, garlic powder and cayenne (if desired.)
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Allow turkey to cool slightly.
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Brush with seasoned butter mixture, then carve.
Moore's Honey of a Turkey
Ingredients
Instructions
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Marinate turkey in Moore's Original Marinade and honey for at least 30 minutes.
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Turn the turkey breast occasionally.
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Remove from marinade and place in a large oven-cooking bag.
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Close bag with nylon tie. Cut six half inch slits in the top of the bag.
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Insert meat thermometer into center of the meat and roast at 325° for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 170°.