Bill wrote:
> 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

My ex-fiance, Ray, was Acadian (Cajun). Yep, tie up the turkey around its
legs and submerse it with oyster dressing stuffed inside. IIRC he said they
would stitch it shut with some kitchen twine. The stuffing gets cooked well
and done, too!

Jill