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Fried Turkey with Southern Rub Recipe
Photo: Claudio Schwarz

Fried Turkey with Southern Rub Recipe

8 ingredients 25 min + 14 hr 10 to 12 servings openrecipes
Fried Turkey with Southern Rub Recipe

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

366
Calories
29g
Protein
21g
Fat
14g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Turkey 100g cooked 189
Peanut Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons dry mustard , such as Colman’s
  • 6 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons filé powder
  • 2 teaspoons hot paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (15- to 18-pound) fresh turkey
  • Peanut oil for frying (about 4 gallons, see note below)

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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