How to Make Perfectly Paired Turkey Injection Marinade and Rub - A Step-by-Step Guide

Turkey is a traditional Thanksgiving meal that brings families and friends together to celebrate and give thanks. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, preparing a delicious and moist turkey can be a daunting task. But fear not, because with the right techniques and recipes, you can create a show-stopping turkey that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

One way to ensure that your turkey turns out flavorful and juicy is to use a marinade and rub. The combin...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon English mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped
  • 1 (14 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 16

  • Gather ingredients.
  • Make marinade: Stir chicken broth, lemon juice, melted butter, mustard powder, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate marinade for flavors to blend, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make rub: Mix softened butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme together in a bowl until evenly combined.
  • Prepare turkey: Separate skin from meat by running your hand under the skin to separate. Spoon rub mixture evenly under the skin in several different parts of the turkey.
  • Pour marinade into a meat injector; inject the meatiest parts of the turkey with marinade, changing the angle of the needle several times.
  • Brush turkey with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in roasting pan and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate turkey for 12 to 24 hours before cooking as desired.
  • Nutrition

    800 cal.

    • Total Fat: 50g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 316mg
    • Sodium: 441mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 81g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1074mg