Popeyes. Chef Billy Jacob Brings A Louisiana Favorite To Eatturkey.com

Popeyes. Executive Chef Billy Jacob brings his Deep Fried Cajun Turkey creation to the National Turkey Federations (NTF) Virtual Menu 2003 program on www.eatturkey.com in October, just in time for culinary professionals to add this southern recipe to their holiday offerings. Jacob provides step-by-step instructions on Cajun marinade preparation, proper marinade injection and careful deep-frying for a crispy turkey exterior and moist flavorful interior. A true success for the worlds second largest quick-service chicken concept, Deep Fried Cajun Turkey is representative of the migration of regional American cuisine across the country.

For those looking to break with the classic roasted turkey preparations, Chef Jacobs Deep Fried Cajun Turkey provides a hip approach to cooking the time-honored bird, comments Sherrie Rosenblatt, NTFs director of public relations. It also provides an enticing new turkey dining experience for customers.

"Serving whole Cajun turkeys is a southern Louisiana tradition that has traveled from the bayous to mainstream America, says Billy Jacob, executive chef at Popeyes.. By flash frying the turkeys, we create a crispy coating to lock in all the flavor. They are perfect for family gatherings, holiday dinners, tailgating or any special catering event."

NTFs Virtual Menu 2003 unveils current turkey trends on www.eatturkey.com, with recipes submitted by a wide variety of foodservice operations  from independents to national chains. Each month, a different establishment offers a popular turkey item from their menu, along with a plate shot and a quote from a restaurant representative on the benefits of turkey and why they choose to serve it.

Once Popeyes. Deep Fried Cajun Turkey has been featured, it will be added to the Virtual Menu Turkey Trends page joining Arbys., Subway, Blimpie. Subs and Salads, and others. There it will continue to be linked to NTFs recipe database of more than 600 innovative turkey applications, including 295 turkey entrees.

Virtual Menu 2003 participants
Arbys. Market Fresh Roast Turkey and Swiss
The Fireplace of Boston Turkey and Vegetable Pot Pie
Wildflower Bread Company Turkey Breast and Brie Sandwich
The Oak Leaf at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott Cast Iron Seared Turkey Cutlets
Einstein Bros. Turkey Pastrami Reuben
Subways. Southwest Turkey and Bacon Sandwich
Blimpie. Subs and Salads Zesto-Pesto Turkey Crunch-a-Bowl Salad
Jack in the Box. restaurants Turkey Jack Turkey Burger
Popeyes. Deep Fried Cajun Turkey
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About the National Turkey Federation
The National Turkey Federation is the advocate for all segments of the U.S. turkey industry. Its award-winning web site, www.eatturkey.com, offers virtual menus that showcase current turkey trends, professional chef cooking demonstrations and a searchable database of more than 600 recipes. Operators can also go to www.eatturkey.com to sign up for the Recipe E-mail program to register to receive unique recipe ideas that add flair to holiday and special occasion menus year-round.