"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> zoe wrote:
>> Which seems to work best brine or injected marinade? Hubby has ordered
>> a kit after trying fried turkey awhile back and loving it. He says he
>> read that you are to inject it but doesn't know with what. I have
>> never had one but recall seeing people talking about doing the brine
>> thing. Any tips would be appreciated.
>
> There is absolutely no reason to brine a turkey before deep frying.
>
> From a 1999 post, my Cajun ex-fiance, Ray, used to deep fry turkeys all
> the
> time and this is what I said in a post regarding his instructions:
>
> Clean out the cavity of a 12-15 lb. bird of all giblets. Cut some slits
> in
> the meat *from the inside* and insert garlic slivers all around. Brush
> the
> inside cavity well with butter. Stuff as you wish. (he was partial to
> oyster stuffing). Use toothpicks or wooden skewers to close the tail flap
> and the neck to seal the bird shut.
>
> Deep fry in very hot oil, 425 degrees, 15-20 minutes until turkey is
> golden. (I exclaimed 15 minutes?! he said, "Yep") He *swears* this is
> the
> most tender, moist and flavorful turkey you have ever eaten, and with the
> best dressing (regardless of the type) ever.
>
> He never once mentioned brining the bird beforehand. That's some
> newfangled
> thang
> Jill
>
> Brining a turkey is no *newfangled thang* Its been around for ages. I
> posted a recipe for Apple Brining a turkey not to long ago.
In your post you asked which is best.. brining or injection for frying a
turkey. Injecting the turkey is far better when frying. If he ordered the
kit then there should be injection marinade in the kit ... if not.. then you
can find the injection marinade at just about any major grocery store.They
usually come with everything you need for injecting a turkey . They come in
all different flavors. My favorite is the Cajun butter.Oh.. and wooden
skewers or toothpicks will not work they tend to burn easily and break..
Hope your turkey comes out scrumptious! Have a great Thanksgiving !
Lynn