Deep-Fried Turkey Brined in Cayenne and Brown Sugar

Name: Deep-Fried Turkey Brined in Cayenne and Brown Sugar
Total time: 1 min
Ingredients: 3 cups packed light brown sugar (about 1 1/4 pounds); 1 ½ cups Dijon mustard; ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper; 2 gallons cold water; 1 bunch of thyme; 1 head of garlic (separated into cloves and crushed); 12 pounds turkey; 2 ½ gallons vegetable oil

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Total: 1 hours

Servings: 10

Author : Allison Vines-Rushing

Deep-Fried Turkey Brined in Cayenne and Brown Sugar

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Step 1

In a large stockpot, whisk the brown sugar with the mustard, salt and cayenne. Gradually whisk in the water, then add the thyme and garlic. Add the turkey, cover and brine in the refrigerator for 35 hours.

Step 2

In a turkey fryer or an 18-quart or larger stockpot, bring the oil to 400°; this can take up to an hour. Remove the turkey from the brine and pat it dry inside and out with paper towels. Transfer the turkey to a frying basket, breast side up.

Step 3

Lower the turkey into the hot oil and fry for 3 minutes per pound, 36 minutes. Lift the basket out of the fryer and drain the turkey on a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet for 15 minutes. Carve and serve.