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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 178 g
(Approx. 20 Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 Calories From Fat 100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9 g 14%
Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 125 mg 42%
Sodium 190 mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 2 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 48 g
Vitamin A 0% • Iron 6%
Vitamin C 0% • Calcium 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
 
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Deep-Fried Cajun Turkey

Prep Time
1 hour
Cook Time
45 minutes
Total Time
1 h 45 m
Serves
20  People

Ingredients

Recipe makes 20 Servings

8 1/2 Lb H-E-B Natural Texas Turkey, thawed completely
12 Oz La Martinique French Vinaigrette
5 1/3 Oz H-E-B Texas Originals Cajun Seasoning Spice Blend
11 1/3 L pure peanut oil, for frying (add more as needed, depending upon your frying vessel)
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Instructions

1
Rinse turkey with water. Remove neck and giblets; rinse again. Drain cavity well and pat turkey dry with paper towels.
2
Strain garlic marinade into a small bowl; add half jar of Cajun rub and whisk to blend.
3
Draw mixture into a turkey injector. Make 3 injections into each side of breast, 2 in each leg, 2 in each thigh and 1 in each meaty wing section.
4
Gently massage turkey to distribute marinade evenly. Rub remaining Cajun seasoning all over outside of turkey.
5
Set turkey aside 30 to 40 minutes while heating oil in fryer; this allows seasonings to permeate turkey and raises internal temperature slightly to reduce the amount of splatter during frying.
6
Heat oil in a large stockpot or turkey fryer to 375°F. Be sure there is enough room left in the fryer for the turkey.
7
Deep-fry turkey 3 1/2 minutes per pound (40 to 45 minutes); maintain oil temperature at 325°F during frying.
8
Remove turkey carefully from oil; drain. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh; temperature should be at least 180°F for safe serving.

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