Deep Fried Turkey

Makes one 10-12 pound turkey

Ingredients:

• 3 gallons peanut oil
• 12 pounds whole turkey
• 1 (3.8 ounce) jar Creole-style seasoning
• 1 white onion

Directions:

• Fill a 26-quart aluminum pot (including drain basket) with oil. Place an outdoor propane cooker and heat to 350 degrees
• Remove neck and giblets from turkey, rinse and pat dry. Sprinkle Creole seasonings over turkey inside and out. Gently rub in seasonings.
• Place the whole onion and turkey in drain basket. Slowly lower basket into hot oil to completely cover turkey. (Halfway through cooking, the onion will float to the top of the oil to prevent oil from scorching)
• Maintain a temperature of 350 degrees and cook turkey for 3 1/2 minutes per pound, about 45 minutes
• Carefully remove basket and drain turkey. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh to insure a temperature above 180 degrees. Place in a food safe paper bag to finish the draining process before carving.