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How to Cook a Moist Holiday Turkey Using the Injection Technique

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Cook a Moist Holiday Turkey Using the Injection Technique

How to Cook a Moist Holiday Turkey Using the Injection Technique

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Would you like to cook the ultimate moist turkey this holiday? Cooking the big bird does not have to be intimidating. Just follow these easy steps, and you are on the way to rave reviews this holiday season.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• One turkey (fresh or frozen)
• Meat Injector (this is nothing more than a big syringe available in the kitchenware section)
• Meat Thermometer (this can also be found in the kitchenware section)
• one pound of butter
• liquid smoke
• Tabasco sauce
• juice of one lemon

1. 1

   If not using a fresh turkey, thaw your bird according to the package directions.

2. 2

   Wash the turkey well in the sink using cold tap water. While you are flipping the old boy around in the sink, remove all of the spare parts in the cavities. Pat him dry with paper towels.

3. 3

   Place turkey breast side up (legs down) in a roaster pan. I like to use the disposable aluminum ones they sell everywhere at this time of year. It makes for quick and easy clean up.

4. 4

   In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.

   Add 1/4 teaspoon of Liquid Smoke. (Liquid Smoke adds a touch of smokey flavor. You can find it near the BBQ sauces at the grocery store.)

   Add 2 Tablespoons of Tabasco sauce. This can be adjusted to your own taste. It adds flavor without heat, so don't be afraid of it.

   Add the juice of the lemon.

   Stir well and let cool until it is just warm.

5. 5

   Assemble your injector and fill the syringe with the warm butter mixture. Starting with the breast, insert the needle about an inch deep and slowly inject the liquid directly into the meat. You'll know when to stop when the fluid comes back out around the needle. Repeat all over the bird approximately every 2 inches.

6. 6

   Place the turkey in a pre-heated 325 degree oven. Remove after about two hours and repeat the injection process, then again every hour until all the butter mixture is used. This is also a good time to baste the turkey by spooning the liquid that is in the bottom of the pan over the top of the bird. Continue to bake until a meat thermometer placed in the meaty part of the breast reads 185 degrees.

7. 7

   Once the turkey is fully cooked, remove from the oven and cover with aluminum foil. Let the turkey sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Don't get anxious here! This allows the bird's flesh to firm up which helps the carved slices to hold together.

8. 8

   Enjoy the most moist turkey you have ever eaten, then prepare yourself for the undying gratitude and admiration of your holiday guests!

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I am so trying this for the Thanksgiving dinner!