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The recipe card is at the bottom of this post and includes a complete ingredient list, measurements, and instructions.
If you’re looking for a marinade for turkey tenderloin, tenderloin legs, wings, or breast, this one will work great. It is a straightforward mixture of herbs, spices, and a few other ingredients, but it is incredibly flavorful.
Its best to marinate turkey for at least 4-12 hours. Although marinating it for 24 hours, but no longer than 48 hours, yields the best results
This marinade for turkey tenderizes the meat and gives it flavor. For Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, or any other special occasion, try this easy recipe for turkey marinade.
Big birds benefit from injecting marinade into them. This marinade must be fluid in order to pass through the injector in order to be made injectable. To do this, place the turkey marinade in a blender along with some water or broth, and blend until smooth and light. After that, you can inject it into a few turkey-related areas.
FAQ
Can you marinate a turkey the night before?
Apply the marinade all over the turkey, cover, and chill for 24 hours.
How long can you marinate a turkey?
The Food Safety and Inspection Service claims that marinating turkey for up to two days in the refrigerator before cooking is safe. Of course, the bird should be rotated during the marinating process so that all parts benefit from the seasoning.
How do you keep a turkey breast moist when roasting?
I prefer to cook the turkey breast over a cooking pan with liquid and a wire rack. The steam produced by this liquid keeps the turkey breast moist. For this, I prefer to use a very flavorful liquid, such as stock with butter or oil, or occasionally even white wine.
What should I use to season my turkey?
Salt and pepper are the best seasoning additions to begin with when seasoning food. However, you can go beyond these fundamentals by adding seasonal herbs like sage, rosemary, and thyme, which go well with turkey. You can branch out further with your favorite seasoning blends.