Butter-Injected Turkey Recipe

Name: Butter-Injected Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Turkey; 15 lbs turkey; 1 lb butter; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 dash salt; 1 dash pepper; Dressing; 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

Servings: persons

Turkey
15 lbs turkey
1 lb butter
2 sprigs thyme
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper
Dressing
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

1
Prepare Turkey:.
2
Preheat oven to 500u00b0F
3
Melt the butter.
4
Use a hypodermic needle or baster-injector to inject the butter into the turkey. Or stuff solid butter under turkey skin.
5
Place thyme in turkey cavity, lightly salt and pepper the bird inside and out.
6
When temperature reaches 500u00b0F, put turkey in the oven. Let cook for 20 minutes or until the exterior is crisp, but not golden brown. Reduce heat to 375u00b0F Let bird roast until finished. You should have a crispy, golden brown turkey with very, very tender, buttery meat.
7
Prepare Dressing:.
8
Render bacon. Reserve fat.
9
Add garlic and onion to bacon fat and saute. Add salt and pepper to taste.
10
Saute onions until translucent.
11
Add stock. Reduce slightly. Add bread cubes. Salt and pepper to taste.
12
Add grated carrot. Gently mix.
13
Crush bacon and add to mixture.
14
Add walnuts to mixture. Let mixture cool.
15
Mix in the eggs until they are well incorporated.
16
Place in heatproof pan (or turkey cavity) and cook at 375u00b0F until crisp on top.
17
Garnish with dried raisins or cranberries.

4980

kcal

Calories

271

Fat

Carbs

573

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Turkey, 15 lbs turkey, 1 lb butter, 2 sprigs thyme, and more.

Yes, Butter-Injected 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.

Butter-Injected Turkey

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