I'll probably get blasted here for saying so, but I think a store-bought Butterball is actually better for cajun frying. The wings and legs are not as tough, and why would you want to cover up the unique taste of a wild bird with all the cajun spices? With the turkeys I've killed, I like to marinate the breasts (no skin) in Italian dressing, then grill over low heat (300 deg) on the pit. Great flavor not found in the grocery store variety, and the added satisfaction of bringing home the bacon, so to speak.

Just my .02 worth.

OK,Enough of the talk.What time do we eat and at who's house?

I'm with you Jalvja!! All I need is the time and place. Man, reading this thread has made me hungry, I'm going to the kitchen. be back in a few........

BL

Good point, Ed, about the different types of frying takes a different technique and I agree completely.

Fowler, no you're not gonna get blasted but let me add my 2¢ worth. Yes, a Butterball is more tender in the wing/leg area. The way I fry them, the cajun spices are only put on the outer skin and sprinkled inside the bird. It does not really affect the taste of the inner meat (most of the spices fall off in the frying process) but makes the skin a delicacy. Not overpowering at all.

Italian dressing is what? Oil and VINEGAR. You actually pickle the meat, so you DO change the taste that way, too.

Don't get me wrong, I've cooked it that way, too. Wonderful flavor. Even floured and fried turkey breast nuggets.

Just a question then I'll get off my soap box. Have you actually HAD cajun fried turkey?

Romans 8:28

Just picked up a fryer , haven't used it yet.
I do have a question for you,How many times do you reuse the oil ?
I thought some of you could steer me in the right direction . Thanks.

2 or 3 times. If you use the more expensive Peanut oil you can go more than that. Of course, this all depends on how well you filter/strain it before putting it back in the container and how it's stored.

Romans 8:28

Roman, do a small one first. 8-10 lbs. It's amazing how much oil can splatter out of the "chimney" of the body cavity. Wear leather gloves and long sleeves and pants. Place the turkey in the oil s l o w l y.

Romans 8:28

Thanks PowDuck. I appreciate that.
Roman