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Deep-Fried Turkey Brined in Cayenne and Brown Sugar

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings

Moist, crispy, full of flavor, this deep-fried turkey recipe will make you rethink ever roasting your bird again.

Ingredient:

  • 3 cups packed light brown sugar (about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 1 1/2 cups Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 gallons cold water
  • 1 bunch of thyme
  • 1 head of garlic, separated into cloves and crushed
  • 1 (12-pound) turkey
  • 2 1/2 gallons vegetable oil

Directions:

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