You've used a traditional recipe for cooking holiday turkeys, but now it's time to try something new. One technique is using a marinade injector to inject the flavorings directly into the middle of the meat. The injector and syringe give you the ability to get the flavor into all of the meat instead of just rubbing the outside of the turkey with spices, seasonings and sauces. These rubs penetrate about one inch into the meat, but the turkey injector marinades penetrate deeper into the meat.
Liquid Base
Marinades to use with a syringe on a turkey must include a liquid-base so it flows freely through the syringe. The marinade can include small flakes of herbs and spices, but they should be used sparingly to avoid blockages. Use a blender or food processor to chop the herbs and spices before adding them to the liquid base or oils, melted butter and vinegars.
Injection Process
Injecting a turkey with a marinade involves a systematic approach to ensure all of the meat is evenly flavored. Start at one end of the turkey and stick the syringe deep into the meat. Slowly inject the marinade into the meat as you slowly pull the syringe out of the meat. Move one inch and repeat the process until you have injected marinade into the entire turkey.
Sample Ingredients
There are several commercial marinades that can be used for injecting a turkey, but you can also mix various ingredients for a homemade marinade. Start with olive oil and mix with a small amount of Worcestershire sauce. Add seasonings such as salt, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper for flavor.
Warning
Injecting a turkey with marinade has the potential for producing a strong flavor. As a result, avoid using strong or pungent flavors that will overpower the natural flavor of the turkey. These ingredients include peppers and strong seasonings. Stick with basic marinades, flavors and seasonings for a delicious, moist and tender turkey.
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