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Emeril's Fried Turkey (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Emeril's Fried Turkey (Emeril Lagasse)
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
323793
Calories
Total time
1500
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • you will need a turkey rig to fry the turkeys and syringes to inject them
  • 1 tbsp liquid zatarian's concentrated crab and shrimp boil (optional)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1 (12-oz) bottle beer
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 cup creole seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • pinch ground cloves
  • 1 cup salt
  • 1 tbsp cayenne
  • 2 turkeys (8 to 10 lb each)
  • about 10 gallons peanut oil

Directions:

  1. To make the marinade: Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process for about 5 minutes. Fill a syringe and inject each turkey in the breast and thigh area, as well as the back, wings, and legs. You will have to fill the syringe several times.
  2. Next, combine the seasoning ingredients and rub the mixture evenly all over each turkey.
  3. Place the turkeys in large plastic bags and secure before icing them down or refrigerating them for 24 hours.
  4. To fry each turkey: Fill a large pot three quarters of the way full with the peanut oil and heat the oil to between 350( and 360 degrees F. Place 1 turkey in the basket insert and carefully and slowly lower it into the hot oil. Turn the turkey every 10 minutes, using long-handled forks. A whole turkey will take 3 to 5 minutes per pound to cook. It is done when the internal temperature reaches 170 to 180 degrees F on an instant read meat thermometer. Carefully lift the basket out of the hot oil. This can be done by inserting a broomstick through the handles and having two strong people lift the basket out of the pot. Using the long-handled forks, transfer the turkey to a large brown paper bag and let stand for about 15 minutes before removing to carve. Repeat the procedure for the second turkey. Carve the turkey and serve with the other traditional side items.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 323793 Kcal (1355657 kJ)
Calories from fat 324700.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36077.88g 55504%
Cholesterol 3265.2mg 1088%
Sodium 125583mg 5233%
Potassium 10935.6mg 233%
Total Carbs 235.19g 78%
Sugars 219.04g 876%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g 18%
Protein 999.44g 1999%
Vitamin C 14.3mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 48.6mg 270%
Calcium 710.7mg 71%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 788.9 Kcal (3303 kJ)
Calories from fat 791.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 87.9g 55504%
Cholesterol 7.96mg 1088%
Sodium 305.98mg 5233%
Potassium 26.64mg 233%
Total Carbs 0.57g 78%
Sugars 0.53g 876%
Dietary Fiber 0.01g 18%
Protein 2.44g 1999%
Iron 0.1mg 270%
Calcium 1.7mg 71%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9481.5
    Points
  • 9394
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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