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Ultimate Homemade Turkey Injection Marinade

Ultimate Homemade Turkey Injection Marinade

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A rich, flavorful injection marinade made with butter, chicken base, garlic, and vinegar that deeply seasons turkey and keeps it moist.

  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

🥄 1 cup water (room temperature)
🥄 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
🥄 1 heaping tablespoon wet chicken base (like Better Than Bouillon)
🥄 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
🥄 4 cloves garlic (smashed)
🥄 1 teaspoon Y’all Salt (or another seasoned salt)
🥄 1 dash hot sauce (or more)

Instructions

👨‍🍳 Combine water and melted butter in a bowl until smooth

👨‍🍳 Whisk in chicken base, vinegar, garlic, salt, and hot sauce

👨‍🍳 Inject marinade into turkey breasts and thighs using a meat injector

👨‍🍳 Let turkey rest for 2 hours after injection before roasting

👨‍🍳 Roast turkey at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes per pound or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)

Notes

Marinade can be prepared up to 3 days ahead. Store in refrigerator. Use a meat injector to apply evenly throughout the turkey.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 28
  • Carbohydrates: 4
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 15