Homemade Turkey Injection (Beer, Broth or Cider)
Servings: 13 ounces
Calories: 253kcal
Make a fast, no-clog turkey injection with beer or broth for ultra-juicy meat. Step-by-step angles, amounts, swaps, and pro tips for roast, smoke, or fry.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces light beer, low-sodium broth or apple cider
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 5-6 drops hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Whisk together the 12 ounces light beer, low-sodium broth or apple cider , 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 5-6 drops hot sauce1 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a small bowl until combined and salt has dissolved. If there look to be large bits, pour it through a fine sieve to remove them.
- If you are using a rub or compound butter, apply it before you start to injection.
- Pull the marinade into the large injection needle. Right before cooking, inject it into the meatiest parts -breasts, thighs, and (optionally) drumsticks - not the cavity, right under the skin, or into bone or joints. Each breasts should need 3-5 injection sites, depending on size. The thighs can take 2-3 in the meatiest part. Avoid the wings. Do not overfill or the liquid will just come bubbling out of the hole.
- Cook the turkey according to the instructions listed in your recipe.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
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Notes
Make Ahead- You can make the injectable marinade up to 3 days in advance. Keep in chilled in the refrigerator and re-whisk before using.
How Much to Inject?
- Plan about 0.5–1.0 oz of liquid per pound of turkey.
- Roast closer to 0.5 oz/lb; smoke or fry can handle up to 1.0 oz/lb.
- At each site, think 1–2 teaspoons so you don’t create big pockets.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Sodium: 2806mg | Potassium: 343mg | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin C: 8.2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.8mg
