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

• 5 gallons peanut oil
• 1 (10-15 lb) Wild Turkey
• 2 cotton strings
• 2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
• 1 stick butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup Moore's Original Marinade
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Pour peanut oil into a 10 gallon pot. 
2. Place pot on propane fish cooker burner and heat oil to 375°.
3. Dry turkey thoroughly.
4. Tie two cotton strings around the carcass so bird can easily be lifted out of oil.
5. 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. 
6. Remove turkey from oil and immediately dust heavily with Cajun seasoning.
7. Melt butter or margarine, add Moore's Original Marinade, garlic powder and cayenne (if desired.)
8. Allow turkey to cool slightly.
9. Brush with seasoned butter mixture, then carve.

Moore's Honey of a Turkey
Ingredients

• 2 cups Moore's Original Marinade
• 1 cup honey
• 1 5 lb turkey breast, skin removed

Instructions

1. Marinate turkey in Moore's Original Marinade and honey for at least 30 minutes. 
2. Turn the turkey breast occasionally.
3. Remove from marinade and place in a large oven-cooking bag.
4. Close bag with nylon tie. Cut six half inch slits in the top of the bag.
5. 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°.