Best 5 Drunkin Turkey Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with Drunken Turkey, a tantalizing dish that combines the richness of turkey with the warmth of alcoholic beverages. Experience a symphony of flavors as the turkey absorbs the essence of your chosen spirit, resulting in a moist, succulent, and incredibly flavorful centerpiece for your dining table. This article presents a collection of Drunken Turkey recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the classic Drunken Turkey with Red Wine to the adventurous Drunken Turkey with Bourbon and Maple Glaze, these recipes cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences. Dive into the world of Drunken Turkey and discover a new level of culinary delight.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GOOD OLD FASHIONED DRUNKEN TURKEY



Good Old Fashioned Drunken Turkey image

This recipe came from much interest in the whiskey sitting in my cabinet for much too long. I was sure that people kept it around for some reason. I tried a sip...not bad. Decided my turkey might enjoy some too. Turns out the turkey liked it even better than I did! Hope you will to.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 4h50m

Yield 1 turkey

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 turkey (>22 pounds)
old expensive whiskey
olive oil
marjoram
aromatic vegetables, scraps (carrots, onions, celery, etc.)
flour

Steps:

  • Rub turkey with olive oil massaging it gently and roughly alternatively the turkey likes to be fondled for some reason.
  • Then sprinkle the marjoram over the bird.
  • Again make sure the turkey is covered-- she doesn't enjoy bare breasts or legs!
  • Using the needle and syringe, inject the turkey with 1/2 cup of old expensive whiskey in various locations.
  • When you are sure you have enough alcohol in it, spread its legs and throw in some marjoram then tress the cavity.
  • Loosely cover the bird with aluminum foil.
  • Place in oven, consistently basting it with the liquid on the bottom (composed of water, vegetable scraps, and the juices from the hot, wet steamy bird).
  • Baste approximately every thirty minutes for the recommended time: About 4 1/2 hours for a 16-20 pound bird at 325F or until internal turkey temperature is 185F During the last hour of baking, coat turkey with whisky or other liquor every 15 minutes.
  • To make gravy: Take the bird out of the pan to cut.
  • Skim off the gunk and take out the remains of the vegetable scraps.
  • Put the pan over a burner on the stove and turn on medium heat.
  • Make a sludge of a few spoons of flour and a little cold water, and mix into the hot pan liquids, stirring and scraping the pan.
  • Throw in some scraps of meat and reduce liquid by 1/3.
  • Have a drink of whiskey and enjoy!

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MY FAMOUS DRUNKEN TURKEY RECIPE



My Famous Drunken Turkey Recipe image

Provided by Kristi Trimmer

Categories     Keto & Paleo Recipes

Time 4h50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb unsalted butter, softened
1 bottle white wine, I use either Bogle, Clois du Bois, or Cupcake Chardonnay
4 cups chicken or turkey stock (have 4 more cups as backup just in case)
4 carrots, halved
4 celery stalks, halved
1 parsnip, quartered
1 turnip, quartered
1.5 onions, quartered
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 Tbsp onion powder
2 apples, quartered
Large cheesecloth

Steps:

  • In a large sauce pan melt one stick of butter and then add in half of the bottle of wine, 1 tsp crushed garlic, 1.5 tsp onion powder, 2 cups chicken or turkey stock, 1 apple.
  • Mix over low heat until combined.
  • On the bottom of the roasting pan, place the carrots, celery, parsnips, turnips, onions, and garlic cloves.
  • Rest the wire rack on top of the vegetables.
  • With the breast side up, bend the wing tips underneath the bird.
  • If you are stuffing the bird with homemade stuffing do so now. If not, insert these ingredients into the cavity: Apple, half an onion, 1 garlic clove, a carrot, and a celery stalk.
  • Flip the bird over and tie the legs with cotton twine to the tail. Make sure it is tight, but tie it with a bow tie so it's easy to release later.
  • Place the turkey on the wire rack inside the roaster.
  • Rub soft butter on the skin all over the turkey. Even rub the butter underneath the skin on the turkey breast.
  • Affix the neck skin to the breast using a toothpick.
  • Cut the cheesecloth in half. Wrap the bottom of the turkey with one half of the cheesecloth and then wrap the top half with the other part of the cheesecloth. This makes it so much easier to remove later, trust me.
  • Once the turkey is wrapped, place the turkey breast side up, pour the basting mixture over the bird with a large spoon or a baster.
  • Flip the bird so that the breast is facing down in the roaster and baste the bottom side of the turkey.
  • Bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes, then turn your oven down to 350 degrees for the remainder the of time.
  • Baste every 30 minutes or at least once an hour - set a timer! Don't forget your turkey or it will be a sad.
  • Use a huge spoon or a baster to get the basting mixture all over the turkey. You will need to remake the basting solution a few times, especially when you have a large turkey and basting every 30 minutes. An extra bottle of wine, butter, and stock are not a bad idea to have on hand just in case. Don't worry, you will use all of these drippings from the turkey to make the most amazing gravy that you have ever had!
  • Halfway through the cooking time, turn the turkey over so it is breast side up using turkey lifters. At this time, you will want to melt another stick of butter and add the remaining wine to the basting mixture, if you haven't done so already.
  • Bake the turkey until it has an internal temperature of 180 degrees. During the last hour, you might have to put aluminum foil over the legs so that they do not burn.
  • Remove the turkey from the oven. Gently remove the cheesecloth so as not to remove the skin. The turkey should be a nice golden brown.
  • Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before you begin carving.
  • Take all the drippings off the bottom of the roaster and use an immersion blender to mix it all together - you don't need to add anything else. Delicious!

BEER-CAN TURKEY



Beer-Can Turkey image

Provided by Cat Cora

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 to 24 ounces beer (in a can if using a beer-can turkey stand)
2 teaspoons spicy mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried chopped onion
1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground smoked cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 9-to-10-pound turkey (thawed if frozen)
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium (about 350 degrees F) on one side. Pour the beer into a turkey sitter (a ceramic stand that holds liquid). Or open the beer can, pour out a few tablespoons and place in a beer-can turkey stand.
  • Combine the mustard powder, garlic powder, dried onion, paprika, granulated garlic, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
  • Remove the neck, giblets and any excess fat from the turkey; discard. Rinse the turkey under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the cavity with 2 to 3 teaspoons of the spice mixture. Brush the outside of the turkey with the canola oil and place drumstick-end down on the sitter or stand. Rub the remaining spice mixture all over the turkey.
  • Place the turkey (on the sitter or stand) on the cooler side of the grill. Cover and cook until the juices run clear and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 185 degrees F and 170 degrees F in the breast, 2 to 3 hours. Carefully remove the turkey from the grill, remove from the sitter or stand, and discard the beer. Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and let rest at least 20 minutes before carving.

DRUNKIN TURKEY



Drunkin Turkey image

I love beer butt chicken so I figured why not turkey. But have you ever sat a turkey on a little beer can?? Oy!! But i have made this recipe 3 times this season already 2-23lb turkeys and 1-12lb and it received rave reviews from everyone...Be sure to use the juices to make the best gravey you have ever tried. Enjoy.

Provided by Cynthia Binsfield

Categories     Turkey

Time 5h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 lb Turkey
1 - 12 oz Bottled Beer, (Blue Moon)
1 c Water
1 large Yellow Onion
1 lb Baby Carrots
4 large Celery Stalks
2 Tbsp Butter (Smart Balance)
1 Tbsp Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
1 Tbsp Dried Rosemary
Salt & Pepper to Taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325.
  • 2. Pull out turkey neck and organs. Rinse turkey inside and out, neck and organs. Place everything in roasting pan.
  • 3. Pour beer in and around turkey. Pout water around turkey.
  • 4. Cut 1/2 onion in large wedges the other 1/2 in smaller wedges. Place 3 large wedges inside of turkey. All other wedges large and small around turkey
  • 5. Place about a handfull if baby carrots inside turkey. Scatter all other carrots around turkey.
  • 6. Be sure to use all of celery including the leaves and inside stalks. Chop leaves and inside stalks. Place inside turkey. Chop rest of celery and place around turkey.
  • 7. Take 1 tablespoon of butter cut in half and spread under skin of turkey by breast. Take other tablespoon of butter and rub all over outside of turkey.
  • 8. Rub olive oil all over outside of turkey.
  • 9. Season turkey, inside and out, and the vegetables and beer broth around turkey with salt and pepper. Sprinkle rosemary all over turkey inside and out.
  • 10. Cover turkey with foil. Place in oven set at 325 and bake covered for about 3 hours. Uncover and roast for remaining time basting with juices often. Most directions say about 4 hours but count on it taking longer.
  • 11. When done, remove Turkey from oven, cover with foil and let rest for 20 minutes.
  • 12. Place turkey on platter, spoon vegetables around turkey and serve.

DRUNKEN TURKEY RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Drunken Turkey Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Dr_Mom

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 lb fresh or thawed turkey
2 lbs. dried mixed fruits
1 c. white raisins
4 Granny Smith apples, cored, quartered and cut into 1" wedges
3 oranges, juiced or 1 c. fresh orange juice
1 c. dark tequila
1 c. Grand Marnier
1.5 sticks of butter one stick cut into 1/8 slices
1 jalapeno pepper, diced (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees, Rinse turkey, pat dry all over and salt the cavity. 2. Combine the dried fruits, raisins, apples and jalapenos (if using) in a medium bowl. Add the liquors and orange juice and let sit for 15 minutes. Drain the fruit and reserve the soaking liquids. Combine the sliced butter with the fruit 3) Fill a basting/injector with the soaking liquids and inject into the turkey, trying to distribute it evenly over the entire turkey 4) Stuff the turkey with the fruit. Melt the remaining butter and pour over the turkey. Place on a roasting rack in a pan, tent with foil and roast for 2.5 hours basting with the pan drippings (add more orange juice if necessary). Remove the foil for the last 1/2 hr to allow the skin to brown. 5) When ready to serve, scoop out the fruit and puree half if it. Place the rest in a serving dish. Mix the pan drippings (defatted) with the fruit puree and pour over the fruit or serve in a gravy dish. If it's too thick you can thin the gravy with poultry stock

Tips:

  • Brine the turkey: Brining the turkey in a solution of salt, sugar, and water helps to keep it moist and flavorful. You can brine the turkey for up to 24 hours, but 12 hours is usually sufficient.
  • Use a flavorful injection: Injecting the turkey with a mixture of butter, herbs, and spices helps to add flavor and moisture to the meat. You can use a simple injection or a more complex one, depending on your preference.
  • Roast the turkey at a low temperature: Roasting the turkey at a low temperature helps to prevent it from drying out. The ideal temperature is 325 degrees Fahrenheit. You can also use a slow cooker to cook the turkey.
  • Baste the turkey regularly: Basting the turkey with the pan juices helps to keep it moist and flavorful. You should baste the turkey every 30 minutes or so.
  • Let the turkey rest before carving: Letting the turkey rest for 15-20 minutes before carving helps the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful turkey.

Conclusion:

Drunken turkey is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any special occasion. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your drunken turkey is cooked to perfection. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give drunken turkey a try. You won't be disappointed.

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