3 Turkey Injection Recipes

Turkey injection recipe in white ceramic bowls.

Thanksgiving is around the corner. Mix things up and add an extra burst of flavor to your bird with a turkey injection recipe. Using a meat injector helps ensure your turkey is juicy and flavorful.

Course Condiments

Cuisine American

Keyword Thanksgiving Dinner Recipe, Turkey Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 7

Servings Use

Calories 862kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $2.50

Equipment

Turkey Injection Kit

Ingredients

GARLIC BUTTER AND HERBS

½ cup unsalted butter *Note 1
½ cup low sodium chicken or turkey broth *Note 1
1 lemon, juiced
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried herbs of choice *Note 2
½ tsp salt *Note 1
½ tsp black pepper

GARLIC LEMON

½ cup unsalted butter *Note 1
½ cup low sodium chicken or turkey broth *Note 1
1 lemon, juiced
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp seasoned salt *Note 1

CAJUN

½ cup unsalted butter *Note 1
½ cup low sodium chicken or turkey broth *Note 1
1 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp cajun seasoning or creole seasoning
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper
tbsp Optional: Hot Sauce

Instructions

Place butter and broth into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir and repeat in 15 second increments until fully melted. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Let stand for 10 minutes to slightly cool.
Slowly draw the marinade into the syringe and inject every 2" into all sides of the breast, legs and wings.

Notes

Note 1 - If using a turkey brine, make sure to use unsalted butter and stock.

Note 2 - Rosemary, thyme and sage all work well. We prefer a mix of rosemary and thyme. Make sure to finely grind to avoid clogging the needle.

Note 3 - Discard any leftover mix that's come in contact with raw meat.

Nutritional information is based on the garlic butter mix. It's only an estimate and not exact.

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