Bourbon Turkey Recipe

Name: Bourbon Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry red wine; 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons sugar; 5 whole star anise; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 1/4 cups bourbon whiskey; 2/3 cup honey; 2/3 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup brown sugar packed

Servings: persons

1 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup bourbon whiskey
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
5 whole star anise
1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/4 cups bourbon whiskey
2/3 cup honey
2/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar packed

1
Have the turkey cut up as follows: drumsticks removed and cut crosswise through the bone; thighs removed and halved through the bone; breast removed (left on the bone) and each half cut into four or five pieces; and wings cut at elbows, tips discarded.
2
Reserve the backs for another use.
3
Rinse the pieces well and pat dry.
4
Stir all the marinade ingredients (the first 9 ingredients) together in a large bowl.
5
Add the turkey pieces and coat them in the mixture.
6
Cover and marinate for 1 hour.
7
Preheat the oven to 325 F.
8
Lift the turkey pieces from the marinade, and arrange them in one or two roasting pans.
9
Pour 1/2 cup of the marinade (or 1 cup if using two pans) over the turkey.
10
Bake for 1 hour, turning and basting the pieces every 20 minutes. (If you are using two pans, rotate them over 30 minutes.) Increase the oven temperature to 450 F.
11
Stir the glaze ingredients together in a bowl (the last four ingredients).
12
Brush the turkey well with the glaze, and bake 30 minutes, brushing and turning every 5 minutes. (If you are using two pans, rotate them after 15 minutes.)
13
Mound the turkey on a large platter, and serve.

362

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dry red wine, 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey, 1/2 cup dry sherry, 1/2 cup soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Bourbon Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bourbon Turkey

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