Best 4 Honey Wine Butter Turkey Injection Recipes

Preparing a savory and moist turkey is an art that requires the perfect blend of flavors and techniques. One popular method that takes turkey to the next level is infusing it with a delicious honey wine butter injection. This aromatic injection not only enhances the turkey's taste but also keeps it succulent and flavorful throughout the cooking process. If you're seeking an exceptional turkey dish that will astound your taste buds, embark on a culinary journey with us as we present the best recipe for honey wine butter turkey injection.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

HONEY, BUTTER, AND ORANGE INJECTED SMOKED TURKEY

Honey, Butter, and Orange Injected Smoked Turkey image

My family hardly ever eats turkey anymore that I haven't smoked. I tried this injection at Thanksgiving, and it is the best I've done yet. Enjoy.

Provided by Scotty Moore

Categories Turkey Breasts

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 shallot, sliced
1 garlic clove, sliced
4 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper, fresh
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup white wine
2 oranges, juice of
honey, just
1 -2 turkey breast or 1 whole turkey

Steps:

In a small sauce pan, add the shallot and the garlic to the melted butter. Simmer on very low for about twenty minutes stirring occasionally. Add the sage, thyme, salt, pepper, orange zest, and white wine. Let simmer for fifteen more minutes to cook off the alcohol, stirring occasionally. Add the orange juice. Strain this into a bowl. Wipe out the sauce pan and return mixture to the pan. Add the honey. (When I added the honey, I just added a little, and kept stirring and tasting until the honey taste just barely started to come through.
I stored this in the refridgerator overnight. The next morning I reheated it just until it was liquified, then injected it into the turkey. Smoke or bake as you normally would.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.9, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 163.3, Sodium 319.2, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 41.9

TURKEY INJECTION RECIPE

Turkey Injection Recipe image

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

HONEY, WINE, BUTTER TURKEY INJECTION RECIPE - (3.6/5)

Honey, wine, butter turkey injection Recipe - (3.6/5) image

Provided by á-1033

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

Combine over medium heat, let it cool slightly and then inject it in about a dozen spots all around the turkey

TURKEY INJECTION SAUCE WITH HONEY, HERBS AND SPICE

Turkey Injection Sauce With Honey, Herbs and Spice image

This spicy sauce is scented with rosemary, sage, thyme and bay slightly sweet and spicey! feel free to enjoy with more heat add a crushed garlic clove or sweeten as you like! This injection solution gives your Turkey, Chicken, Pork, or Beef delish flavor and moisture.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup garlic oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon hot sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 fresh sage leaf
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme

Steps:

Mix all ingredients in a pot and simmer for five minutes.
Cool.
Strain cooled sauce.
Using an injecttion needle inject liquid into the turkey throughout all the breast and thighs.
Making one hole inject 1/3 of the liquid and move needle 1/3 of a turn to inject a 1/3 turn again and inject remaining.
(This is so you are not putting holes all over the turkey).
2 injections per thigh and 3 per breast should be good.
This can be marinaded 1-24 hours before you cook the turkey. Any that oozes out rub gentle over the turkey.
Proceed to grill, fry or roast your turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 163.7, Carbohydrate 4.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 0.3

Tips:

Use a flavorful injection marinade to infuse the turkey with moisture and flavor.
Prepare the honey wine butter early and let it solidify in the refrigerator before using.
Use a large roasting pan to accommodate the turkey and allow for even cooking.
Baste the turkey with the honey wine butter mixture every 30 minutes to keep it moist and flavorful.
Cover the turkey with foil during the last hour of cooking to prevent it from over-browning.
Let the turkey rest for at least 15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Conclusion:

This Honey Wine Butter Turkey Injection recipe is a delicious and easy way to prepare a moist and flavorful turkey for your next special occasion. The injection marinade helps to infuse the turkey with flavor, while the honey wine butter mixture adds a delicious glaze that will keep your guests coming back for more. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a turkey that will be the star of your holiday table.