Italian Herb Turkey Injection
(from ksox’s recipe box)
Lots of injection marinades are built around a Cajun flavor. This one is mild in heat, but rich in herb flavors. Make sure that your Italian Seasoning is finely ground. If you need to run it through a spice grinder or mortal and pestle. Combine all ingredients and mix well. This marinade will settle so you need to give it a stir every time you reload the needle.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Serves 10 people
Categories: thanksgiving turkey
Ingredients
- 1 C. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 C red wine
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. Mixed Italian seasonings
- 1 tsp. cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
Directions
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Put the Italian seasoning and the pepper through an herb or coffee grinder so that it’s very fine (this must be able to get through the meat injector).
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In a small saucepan, warm the olive oil and wine over low heat. Add the Italian seasoning/pepper mixture, the Worcestershire and the balsamic to the olive oil and simmer for a few minutes to integrate the flavors.
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Pour into the injector and insert deeply into the meat (each leg, and all around the breast).