Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Catering Operation   Ethnicity: Cajun   Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée   Preparation Method: Deep Fry   Product Type: Whole

Pre-Prep - One Day Prior to Frying

1 14-Pound WHOLE TURKEY, fresh or completely thawed

1/2 Pound unsalted butter

2 Cups chopped onion

1 Cup chopped celery

1/2 Cup minced fresh garlic

1/4 Cup salt

2 Teaspoons cayenne pepper

2 Teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

3 Cups TURKEY STOCK or low-sodium chicken stock

1/3 Cup Worcestershire sauce

3 Tablespoons Cajun seasonings

Remove giblets and neck from bird. Rinse and drain turkey well. Hold in refrigerator. Melt butter in pan. Add onions, celery, garlic, salt, cayenne, black pepper. Sauté until vegetables are translucent. Add stock and Worcestershire and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Allow to cool until warm. Blend mixture until finely puréed (approximately 2 minutes) Put marinade in injector and inject into turkey. Inject approximately 1 ounce per injection into breast, thighs and legs. Insert needle at different angles through same injection point. Inject to the depth of the needle but not beyond the bone into the turkey cavity. Pull out injector while injecting marinade. Use excess marinade to coat inside of turkey. Coat inside and outside of turkey with Cajun seasoning. Cover or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Frying

4 Gallons peanut oil

Drain turkey of excess liquid. Use clean paper towels to thoroughly pat dry inside of turkey. Tie turkey legs. Place turkey in a basket or on a rack, neck down. Preheat oil to 375 degrees F. Use oil thermometer to ensure proper temperature is reached. Slowly lower turkey into oil and increase the heat to maintain oil temperature between 340 and 350 degrees F. Fry turkey 3½ minutes per pound or until the internal temperature in the thigh registers 180 degrees F. Remove turkey and place, breast side down, on a few layers of paper and let drain for 5 minutes. Turn turkey over and onto paper towels, cover with foil and allow to rest for 30 to 40 minutes before slicing.

Chef: Kevin Scott Restaurant: New Orleans Bistro Location: Bethesda, MD

Nutrition Facts Calories 510   Calories from Fat 300 % Daily Value* Total Fat 34g 52% Saturated Fat 11g 55% Cholesterol 160mg 53% Sodium 740mg 31% Total Carbohydrate 1g 0% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 0g   Protein 49g   Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 6% Iron 20% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4