This Cajun fried turkey is delicious, juicy, and tender. The recipe was given to me 16 years ago by a true Cajun and has been on our Thanksgiving table ever since. The injector and instructions for frying came with our fryer, which was good because the original recipe didn't explain all the nuances of frying a turkey. It is well worth the learning process, though. We strain the peanut oil after it cools and pour it back into the containers (I buy it in gallon jugs). It will keep nicely in a cool place, under 40 degrees F, or in the refrigerator until needed again.
Learn how to deep-fry turkey for Thanksgiving without all the fuss. This deep-fried turkey recipe is simple — no injecting, no marinades, no complicated rubs. If you like a more traditional tasting turkey, this is the one for you!
Learn how to smoke a turkey with this great recipe. It's nearly impossible to cook a large bird on a barbecue grill so a smoker is best for this. It may not be your traditional holiday turkey, but this moist, tender, hickory-flavored turkey will be surely be met with rave reviews.

This Thanksgiving turkey recipe was passed down to me by my mother and grandmother. Orange wedges and aromatics add flavor while cooking inside the bird while a simmering mixture of champagne and chicken broth work their magic to keep the meat moist and tender. We would change the recipe a little every year since we never had it written down, but it always turned out incredibly juicy and succulent!