Firecracker Poultry and Pork Marinade

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   Combine all ingredients and stir, in a large stock pot with heat at medium high.

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   Boil for 20 minutes, reduce heat to simmer, and simmer for another 25 minutes.

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   Remove from heat, set aside marinade, and allow to completely cool down.

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   Pour over meat, and allow to permeate turkey for up to 5 days.

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   I am not cool with poking holes in meat in order to get the flavor, supposedly, in there - with some type of tenderizer or the like.

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   But, do what you want.

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   Preheat oven to 230.

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   Put turkey in large oven safe stock pot, dutch oven, etc., with a tight fitting lid.

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   Check for internal temp of 150 - 165, and remove.

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    Allow to cool.

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    Or -- Plan B.

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    Also, if desired, once turkey reaches 135 degrees, have your smoker all fired up, heated, and smoking.

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    Quickly move the breasts to the smoker, and wait for 165 degrees to be reached.

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    Put in lidded bowl until meat is almost frozen at 34 degrees.

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    Slice on slicer or mandoline.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.