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MARINATED THANKSGIVING TURKEY
My family enjoys this Thanksgiving turkey because it cooks up tender, tasty and golden brown. Build up flavor by marinating the meat, then grill it to add a tempting barbecued flavor. -Ken Churches, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the first 7 ingredients; set aside and refrigerate 1 cup for basting. Place 1 oven roasting bag inside the other. Place turkey inside inner bag; pour in remaining marinade. Seal bags, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat turkey. Place in a shallow roasting pan. Refrigerate overnight, turning several times., Remove turkey; drain and discard marinade. , Prepare grill for indirect medium heat. Tuck wings under turkey and arrange breast side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, for 1 hour. , If using a charcoal grill, add 10 briquettes to coals; turn the turkey. Baste with reserved marinade. Cook, covered, for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, adding 10 briquettes to maintain heat and brushing with marinade every 30 minutes until thermometer inserted in thigh reads 170°. Remove turkey from grill; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. , Conventional roasting method: Follow steps for marinating turkey overnight. Preheat oven to 325°. Place turkey on a rack in a large roaster. Bake, uncovered, 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in a thigh reads 170°. Baste frequently with reserved marinade. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent of aluminum foil. Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy; serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 383mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 67g protein.
MARINATED TURKEY
When I first fixed this, we were living on a ranch along a river with lots of game. Wild turkey can be dry, but not prepared this way! Of course, it's just as tasty with store-bought turkey. And the gravy it makes is out of this world. I'm a widow with two children, five grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Place turkey in a large heavy-duty plastic bag; add half of marinade. Close the bag; refrigerate overnight, turning bag occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from turkey; arrange turkey in a single layer in large shallow roasting pan. Pour reserved marinade over turkey. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until tender, basting occasionally if desired. Remove turkey to serving platter and keep warm. , If desired, make gravy: Strain pan juices into a large measuring cup. Skim fat and reserve 1/4 cup in a medium saucepan; discard remaining fat. Blend flour into saucepan. Add water to pan juices to make 2 cups. Add to saucepan; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute longer. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with turkey.
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Tips:
- Use a large container: Make sure the container you use to marinate the turkey is large enough to hold the turkey and the marinade. A large stockpot or a food-safe plastic bag are both good options.
- Cover the turkey completely: When you place the turkey in the marinade, make sure it is completely covered by the marinade. This will help to ensure that the turkey absorbs all of the flavors.
- Marinate the turkey for at least 12 hours: The longer you marinate the turkey, the more time the flavors will have to penetrate the meat. For best results, marinate the turkey for at least 12 hours, or up to 24 hours.
- Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what will give the turkey its flavor, so make sure you use a marinade that is packed with flavor. Try using a marinade that contains herbs, spices, citrus fruits, or even beer.
- Baste the turkey while it cooks: Basting the turkey while it cooks will help to keep it moist and flavorful. Use a pastry brush to baste the turkey with the marinade or with melted butter every 30 minutes or so.
Conclusion:
Marinating a turkey is a great way to add flavor and moisture to the meat. By following these tips, you can make sure that your turkey is perfectly marinated. So next time you're cooking a turkey, don't skip the marinating step. You'll be glad you did!
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