Juicy Two-Stage Thanksgiving Turkey Marinade Recipe

Name: Juicy Two-Stage Thanksgiving Turkey Marinade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Brine (for Tuesday morning); 1 cup salt; 1 cup orange juice; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 gallon water; 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick; 1 (15 pound) turkey, thawed if purchased frozen; Marinade (for Wednesday morning); 3 oranges, sliced; 3 lemons, sliced; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon whole cloves; 1/4 cup garlic powder; 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Brine (for Tuesday morning)
1 cup salt
1 cup orange juice
1 cup brown sugar
1 gallon water
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
1 (15 pound) turkey, thawed if purchased frozen
Marinade (for Wednesday morning)
3 oranges, sliced
3 lemons, sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1/4 cup garlic powder
2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons ground black pepper

1
On the Tuesday morning before Thanksgiving, whisk together salt, orange juice, brown sugar, a cinnamon stick and water in a large nonreactive container with a cover, such as a large stainless steel stockpot. Stir until salt and sugar dissolve, about 5 minutes. Place the turkey into the brine, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
2
The next day, remove turkey from the first marinade, shake off excess, and pat the bird dry. Discard the brine. Clean the stockpot or brining container.
3
In the clean stockpot, make the marinade by stirring together together sliced oranges, sliced lemons, onion, green bell pepper, parsley, cloves, garlic powder, cinnamon sticks, paprika, olive oil, and pepper. Place the turkey into the stockpot and rub the marinade into the turkey. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
4
On Thanksgiving Day, remove turkey from the marinade and shake off the excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Roast the turkey using your favorite method.

733

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Brine (for Tuesday morning), 1 cup salt, 1 cup orange juice, 1 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Juicy Two-Stage Thanksgiving Turkey Marinade 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.

Juicy Two-Stage Thanksgiving Turkey Marinade

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