a foolproof, juicy turkey method using butter, garlic, herbs, and spices, including marinating, injecting, and roasting.
The Turkey
- Serving size
- for ~16 lb turkey
- Total
- 210 min
Ingredients
Method
- 1
Thaw & prep: Make sure your turkey is fully thawed and pat it dry.
- 2
First butter mix (for marinade): Melt 1 stick of butter and stir in half the seasonings. Pour this over and under the skin of the turkey.
- 3
Marinate: Cover and refrigerate for 12–24 hours.
- 4
Second butter mix (for injection): The next day, melt the second stick of butter with the remaining seasonings.
- 5
Inject: Using a flavor injector, inject the butter mixture into the breast, thighs, wings — everywhere!
- 6
Roast: Bake at 325°F for about 1½ hours, then inject the remaining butter mixture again.
- 7
Finish cooking: Continue roasting for about 2-3 more hours, or until the turkey reaches 165°F in the breast and 170–175°F in the thigh.
- 8
Rest & serve: Let it rest 30 minutes before carving.
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