On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 11:30:43 -0500, "jmcquown"
> wrote:

>Bill wrote:
>> Hey Yall!
>> I'm planning on frying two or three turkeys for myself and a few
>> family members this Thanksgiving. I would appreciate your input if you
>> have some turkey frying tips to share from your own experiences?
>>
>> I know you are supposed to pat the turkey dry before dunking it in the
>> hot peanut oil so as to avoid a splattering violent eruption; but, I
>> am wondering if I could fill the open cavity with "stuffing" and fry
>> it all together? Has anyone tried this? Fried fruit pies are cooked in
>> hot oil so I suppose it would work...
>>
>> Bill
>
>Cajun fried turkey is often stuffed with oyster dressing prior to the plunge
>in the hot oil. Make sure you test the fryer by dunking the turkey (or
>equivalent) to test the overflow limits. The last thing you want to do is
>invite the Fire Department
>
>Jill

Oyster Dressing...that sounds wonderful Jill! Now I just need to
Google up a recipe for Oyster Dressing...
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Oyster+dressing
The fifth listing on Google sounds pretty interesting...
http://www.gumbopages.com/food/veg/ersta-dressing.html
I usually submerge the turkey in the oil with the large opening facing
downward so as to facilitate draining the oil when the cooking is
done. In this case I suppose I should flip it upside down so the
stuffing doesn't run out into the oil while it's cooking. Maybe I
should somehow tie the opening together while it's cooking.
I bet I'll have one of the best tasting birds in town when I'm done.
No more of that dried out over cooked turkey for me!

Bill