Description
Learn how to make the juiciest turkey with the best injection recipes. Enhance flavor and moisture with these easy-to-follow methods.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter melted
1/2 cup chicken or turkey broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Melt the butter and mix with broth garlic powder onion powder thyme rosemary salt and pepper
Let the mixture cool slightly before filling the meat injector
Insert the injector into the thickest parts of the turkey pressing the plunger slowly while pulling the needle out
Inject in multiple areas ensuring even distribution of the marinade
Let the turkey rest for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator preferably overnight
Roast smoke or deep-fry your turkey as desired cooking to an internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C
Let the turkey rest for 20 to 30 minutes before carving and serving
Notes
For extra flavor pair with a dry rub that complements the injection
For a spicier version add 1 teaspoon of Caj
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours (depends on turkey size)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Injection and Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 120 per serving
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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