Creole Deep-Fried Turkey Recipe

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Creole Deep-Fried Turkey
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Ingredients:

  • peanut oil (about 3 gallon.)
  • 1 (12- to 14-lb.) whole fresh turkey
  • 4 tbsp creole seasoning

Directions:

  1. Pour oil into a deep propane turkey fryer 10 to 12 inches from top; heat to 350° over a medium-low flame according to manufacturer's instructions (about 45 minutes).
  2. Meanwhile, remove giblets and neck from turkey, and rinse turkey with cold water. Drain cavity well; pat dry. Loosen and lift skin from turkey with fingers, without totally detaching skin; spread 1 Tbsp. Creole seasoning under skin. Carefully replace skin. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. Creole seasoning inside cavity; rub into cavity. Sprinkle outside of turkey with remaining 2 Tbsp. Creole seasoning; rub into skin. Let turkey stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
  3. Place turkey on fryer rod. Carefully lower turkey into hot oil with rod attachment.
  4. Fry 35 to 45 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion of thigh registers 165° (about 3 minutes per pound plus an additional 5 minutes. Keep oil temperature between 300° and 325°). Remove turkey from oil; drain and let stand 30 minutes before slicing.
  5. *Frozen whole turkey, thawed, may be substituted.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 8952.09 Kcal (37481 kJ)
Calories from fat 3428.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 380.94g 586%
Cholesterol 4571.28mg 1524%
Sodium 7110.88mg 296%
Potassium 14221.76mg 303%
Protein 1396.78g 2794%
Iron 63.5mg 353%
Calcium 698.4mg 70%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 141 Kcal (590 kJ)
Calories from fat 54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 586%
Cholesterol 72mg 1524%
Sodium 112mg 296%
Potassium 224mg 303%
Protein 22g 2794%
Iron 1mg 353%
Calcium 11mg 70%

* 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

  • 210.8
    Points
  • 226
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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