Video: How to Deep Fry a Turkey
Jean-Paul BourgeoisBorn and raised in southern Louisiana, Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois spent his childhood surrounded by family, friends, and great southern cooking. His mission is focused on honoring and celebrating humble beginning experiences with others.
This is how to deep fry a turkey, Cajun style! Throw tradition out the window and bust out the big burners for this recipe. To prepare the bird, I inject it with a Cajun butter baste and let it rest in the fridge the night before frying.
A good rule of thumb when frying turkey is to allow three to three and a half minutes of cooking time per pound. Since I’m frying a 15-pound turkey in this video, I’ll give it 45 minutes at 350°F, then check temp it to make sure its cooked through.
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