Best 4 Butter Injected Turkey Recipes

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and it's time to start thinking about the centerpiece of your meal: the turkey. If you're looking for a juicy, flavorful bird, then butter injected turkey is the way to go. This method of cooking involves injecting a mixture of melted butter, herbs, and spices into the turkey before roasting it in the oven. The result is a tender, succulent turkey that's sure to impress your guests. In this article, we'll share our top tips for making the best butter injected turkey, from selecting the right turkey to creating a flavorful injection mixture. We'll also provide step-by-step instructions on how to inject and cook the turkey, so you can be sure that your Thanksgiving dinner is a success.

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BUTTER-INJECTED TURKEY

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An easy Butter-Injected Turkey recipe

Provided by Brian Page

Categories turkey Roast Thanksgiving Dinner Fall Delaware Peanut Free Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

Turkey:
1 10- to 15- pound turkey
1 pound butter
2 sprigs thyme
salt and pepper
N/A pepper
Dressing:
2 pounds specialty bread, (wheat, oat, French,&whatever you like), cut into 1-inch cubes
2 eggs
2 cups turkey or chicken stock
1 clove garlic
1 Spanish onion
3 pieces bacon
1 bag crushed walnuts, toasted
2 grated fresh carrots
dried raisins or cranberries as garnish
salt and pepper
N/A pepper

Steps:

Prepare Turkey:
Preheat oven to 500°F.
Melt the butter.
Use a hypodermic needle or baster-injector to inject the butter into the turkey. Or stuff solid butter under turkey skin.
Place thyme in turkey cavity, lightly salt and pepper the bird inside and out.
When temperature reaches 500°F, put turkey in the oven. Let cook for 20 minutes or until the exterior is crisp, but not golden brown. Reduce heat to 375°F. Let bird roast until finished. You should have a crispy, golden brown turkey with very, very tender, buttery meat.
Prepare Dressing:
Render bacon. Reserve fat.
Add garlic and onion to bacon fat and saute. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Sauté onions until translucent.
Add stock. Reduce slightly. Add bread cubes. Salt and pepper to taste.
Add grated carrot. Gently mix.
Crush bacon and add to mixture.
Add walnuts to mixture. Let mixture cool.
Mix in the eggs until they are well incorporated.
Place in heatproof pan (or turkey cavity) and cook at 375°F until crisp on top.
Garnish with dried raisins or cranberries.

BUTTER-INJECTED TURKEY

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Make and share this Butter-Injected Turkey recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lizzie Rodriquez

Categories Whole Turkey

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

15 lbs turkey
1 lb butter
2 sprigs thyme
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper
2 lbs French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 eggs
2 cups chicken stock
1 garlic clove
1 Spanish onion
3 pieces bacon
1 cup walnuts, crushed, toasted
2 grated fresh carrots
1/2 cup dried cranberries, as garnish
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

Prepare Turkey:.
Preheat oven to 500°F
Melt the butter.
Use a hypodermic needle or baster-injector to inject the butter into the turkey. Or stuff solid butter under turkey skin.
Place thyme in turkey cavity, lightly salt and pepper the bird inside and out.
When temperature reaches 500°F, put turkey in the oven. Let cook for 20 minutes or until the exterior is crisp, but not golden brown. Reduce heat to 375°F Let bird roast until finished. You should have a crispy, golden brown turkey with very, very tender, buttery meat.
Prepare Dressing:.
Render bacon. Reserve fat.
Add garlic and onion to bacon fat and saute. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Sauté onions until translucent.
Add stock. Reduce slightly. Add bread cubes. Salt and pepper to taste.
Add grated carrot. Gently mix.
Crush bacon and add to mixture.
Add walnuts to mixture. Let mixture cool.
Mix in the eggs until they are well incorporated.
Place in heatproof pan (or turkey cavity) and cook at 375°F until crisp on top.
Garnish with dried raisins or cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2270.7, Fat 133.1, SaturatedFat 51.9, Cholesterol 761.3, Sodium 1797, Carbohydrate 67.1, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 190.9

TURKEY INJECTION RECIPE

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The second step to creating the best Thanksgiving turkey is injecting. The turkey injection recipe is your chance to add even more flavor.

Provided by Mark Rogers

Categories Marinade

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 stick of butter
2 cups of chicken broth
1/4 lemon juice
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp ground sage
1/4 to 1 tsp of Cayenne Pepper ((optional))
1 to 1-1/2 tsp Tabasco ((optional))

Steps:

Melt the butter, add the rest of the ingredients, mix well, and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 477 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DEEP FRIED TURKEY INJECTION - BUTTER CREOLE

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Found this on the 'net'. Needed a cajun butter recipe on a minutes notice! Was the best deep fried turkey I have had!

Provided by Scibba

Categories Sauces

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons kosher salt (DO NOT USE REGULAR SALT! WILL CLOG YOUR INJECTOR)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons white pepper (DO NOT USE BLACK PEPPER, WILL CLOG YOUR INJECTOR)
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup melted butter

Steps:

Melt butter slowly as not to burn.
Add rest of ingredients and mix well.
(I place in a covered bowl and shake vigorously).
Inject into your turkey and allow to sit for one hour or more before deep frying.
HINT: We were cooking the turkey while camping, and decided to leave it in the bag to inject it, so it would not be so messy!
It worked great!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.8, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 48.8, Sodium 1558, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.4

Tips:

Choose the right turkey: A fresh or frozen turkey is best. If using a frozen turkey, be sure to thaw it in the refrigerator for 24 hours per 4-5 pounds.
Prepare the turkey: Remove the giblets and neck from the turkey. Rinse the turkey inside and out with cold water and pat dry.
Make the butter injection: Combine the softened butter, herbs, spices, and seasonings in a small bowl. Mix until well combined.
Inject the turkey: Use a turkey injector to inject the butter mixture into the turkey. Inject the butter into the breast, thighs, and legs.
Cook the turkey: Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Roast the turkey at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Let the turkey rest: Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.

Conclusion:

Butter-injected turkey is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any special occasion. By following these tips, you can ensure that your turkey is juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The combination of butter, herbs, and spices infuses the turkey with a rich and savory flavor that will leave your guests asking for more.