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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (1278g)

Recipe makes 10 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

1 bunch thyme

Calories 923
Calories from Fat 299 (32%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 33.3g 51%
Saturated Fat 9.1g 45%
Monounsaturated Fat 12.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.2g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 270mg 90%
Sodium 4945mg 206%
Potassium 1391mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 69.7g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6%
Sugars 64.7g
Protein 83.3g 166%

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NcMysteryShopper

Fried Turkey Brined in Cayenne and Brown Sugar

Recipe #144987 | 1½ days | 1 hour prep | add private note
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NcMysteryShopper

By: NcMysteryShopper
Nov 14, 2005

Deep-frying a turkey is not as hard as it sounds and it yields an exquisitely moist and crispy bird much quicker then roasting. Use a deep fryer that is made for a turkey that comes with a thermostat and a metal basket for lowering and removing the turkey. Heating the oil can take up to an hour, so plan accordingly. A 12-pound turkey cooks in just 36 minutes (3 minutes per pound). Recipe by Allison Vines-Rushing and Slade Rushing from Rushing Home for Thanksgiving. 36 hours for brining. WINE: A medium-light Gewürztraminer is ideally suited to the spicy brine and the deep fried turkey. Try a Lynskeys Gewürztraminer Marlborough Wairau Peaks Vineyard 2002 or the German, Machmer Bechtheimer Stein Gewürztraminer Spätlese 2003.

SERVES 10 (change servings and units)

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Directions

  1. 1
    In a whole-turkey-size stockpot, whisk brown sugar, mustard, salt and cayenne.
  2. 2
    Gradually whisk in water, and then add thyme and garlic.
  3. 3
    Add turkey, cover and brine in refrigerator for 35 hours.
  4. 4
    If you cannot fit the pot in your refrigerator, you can place it in an ice chest or other container (keep an eye on your ice).
  5. 5
    Bring the oil to 375° in your turkey fryer - this can take up to an hour.
  6. 6
    Remove turkey from brine and pat it dry inside and out with paper towels.
  7. 7
    If your family or guests are salt-sensitive wash the turkey thoroughly then pat until it is dry as you can get it with paper towels.
  8. 8
    Transfer the turkey to a frying basket, breast side up.
  9. 9
    Lower into oil and fry for 3 minutes per pound, 36 minutes.
  10. 10
    Lift the basket out of the fryer and drain the turkey on a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet or pan for about 15 minutes.
  11. 11
    Carve and serve.
  12. 12
    Take extra care with the hot oil - Any hotter than 375F and you risk it catching fire.

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From: Peacefulone

On Dec 2, 2008

This made the absolute best Thanksgiving Turkey I have ever had!!!! I'm drooling thinking about it still. If you can even imagine (it's the Tuesday after Thanksgiving) and I'm considering making another one while all the stuff for deep frying is still out. The only thing I changed is I added more salt to the brine probably closer to 1-1 1/4 cups just because every other brine recipe I've made had so much more salt in it. This will be the only way I cook my whole turkey from now on. Thanks for an exceptional recipe!

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    • From: KerrBearr

    On Nov 19, 2005

    I recommend using peanut oil rather than vegetable. Fryer instructions usually tell you peanut oil is better because it has a higher spontaneous combustion temp, therefore you are less likely to have an oil fire. It is also healthier for you!

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    From: mama's kitchen

    On Dec 12, 2007

    SUPERB for the HOLIDAY! Made this again and it is so fantastic! I increased the cayenne to 3 Tbsp this time. YUM! Was not too spicy at all. I had a 12 lb bird and it took 38 minutes to reach the correct temp. Allowed it to rest for about 20 minutes before slicing. The outside may look burnt but it SO is not! The skin forms a wonderful crusty 'seal' that keeps the meat so most and juicy you will be knocked out! hehehe in a good way! This BIRD ROCKS! 11/29/07 WOW! THIS is an AMAZING recipe! We fried a turkey using this recipe for a get together with friends and we had a BLAST. The turkey came out beautifully and was so moist, juicy and had an awesome flavor! When frying a turkey you want to be sure that it does not exceed 12 lbs as any larger and it will be too large to cook well inside and out- you will get an overdone outside and an underdone inside. This was EASY and perfect. The cayenne and brown sugar were wonderful flavors to blend with the turkey. The cayenne was not spicy at all in the finished product. We are chili heads so I think next time I will double the cayenne- personal preference only. This BIRD ROCKS! Thanks NCM for another fantabulous recipe!

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