Cajun Deep Fried Turkeys ~ To Brine Or Not To Brine?

Cajun Deep Fried Turkeys
In this video, I walk you through the process of deep frying turkeys, and determine if you should brine or not to brine

Cajun Injection Recipe:
1 cup of lemon juice
1 cup of liquid crab boil (I said 1/2 cup in the video, but it is 1 whole cup) 8oz
1 tablespoon garlic juice
1 tablespoon onion juice
1 tablespoon Louisiana hot sauce
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 stick of butter

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[drillsgtlangdon]

Something I've always done in order to prevent a grease fire, is I turn off the burner while dunking the bird, then turn it back on high

[GabeOntheReal]

If only every youtube video was so informative and straight to the point as yours. very well done

[floresthedoer]

This was one of the best videos I've seen on deep frying turkeys! Very well done sir, can't wait to try your technique and seasonings, thank you

[arthurbanks]

Once I fried a Turkey I was hooked. If I get the chance I’ll use your recipe. But I can’t do it too much because I live alone. But I’m getting old (73) so money doesn’t mean as much. Still, a great demonstration on how to fry a Turkey.

[danielmiddleton]

Loved this video. I brined my turkey over night, injected with kosmos q bbq phosphates, cold smoked with cherry, and deep fried. Happy Thanksgiving!

[paulr]

Russ, my go-to is the Slaughterhouse poultry brine as follows


Slaughterhouse Poultry Brine By Tip Piper of Hillbilly Vittles
1 ½ Gal Water
½ C Salt - Kosher
½ C Dark Brown Sugar
2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tsp Onion Powder
2 tsp Cajun Spice (Louisiana Cajun Seasoning)
2 tsp Celery Seed


Ive done chicken and turkey both with this... and variations of this mix


I added sage and thyme a couple times (Fresh and dried)... swapped Turbanado sugar for the brown sugar... added Worcestershire... just plain played with it. The kosher salt is a bit milder than table salt... if using table salt reduce to about 1/3C


I take a half gallon of water and heat just enough to dissolve the sugars... and let it steep... NOT BOIL.. to get the flavors out of the spices. To cool down I add the remaining gallon of water and ice then brine no longer than overnight (in brine at 6pm... into smoker or oil at 6am.)


Keep the great content coming Russ... thanks

[rodnsands]

I sure do appreciate you doing both an injection and a brine. I did injection last year and am doing a brine this year since I’ve never done one that way. Thanks a ton.

[dadsworkshopbykipplabrie]

Beard checks out, accent checks out, Camo checks out, I trust this mans “pro tips” thanks for sharing you’re knowledge and great video
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[darrelllee]

Instead of marking the pot, I use my thermometer to measure the level. I just adjust it on the clip to where the tip touches the top of the water then I can fill the oil to that level. That way, I don't have to permanently mark the pot.

[davemaks]

Have been frying turkey's for 20+ years and Rus, you taught me a few techniques I'll be adopting for this coming Thanksgiving fry. I think many people can learn from your single needle injection technique. I'm going to be brining and injecting this year for the first time. One thing I never have done is to season the bird after frying. Thanks again....and I'll look forward to a tasty bird this year.

[jeremynelson]

The opening sold the rest of the video friend. It's good to hear that brining an already factory brined turkey still works! 8 gallons of peanut oil here is 140 greenbacks yikes. I'll stick with my 30 quart bayou classic more like 4 or 5 gallons.

[montecrlo]

Hey guy,
As someone who pride's himself on Thanksgiving dinner! As well as over 10 years of restaurant work at some fairly high end restaurants.
You sir have made The Best turkey video on the YouTube!!!
Top notch work man!

[CookingWithRy]

Double Barrel Bird Cookin'! Deep Fried is such a great way to cook these big birds. Both looked gorgeous!

[bowhunter]

When I smoke em I inject and brine, makes a world of difference, great looking fry here Rus youve inspired me to break out the oil lol...!!!

[carolinacoins]

Thank you for taking the time and effort to share your talent and secrets with us. Your confidence and calmness, just adds to the experience . I learned a lot and can't wait to try it out.

[ronniekotler]

I have been watching your videos for years, I actually have one of your gallon injectors. you put out some really good no nonsense videos appreciate it thanks

[juangaona]

I've used that Tony chachere's before also. And deep fried also. Came out amazing. Used the butter flavored injection with the creole seasoning.

[TheRealAfroRick]

Hi Russ. Watched your video and between yours and a couple others, you've given me the confidence to try this on my own for the first time. I'm going with the brine method and pretty much all the same seasonings you went with! Much love brother!

[henrybrar]

Just in time for thanksgiving.
Those birds looks amazing.

[martinneps]

I will try that next year for Thanksgiving I want to do That This year but just did not happen could not find the right pot and burner But I will for next year thank you for all the tips I will save it thank you again and happy Thanksgiving