Turkey Marinating tips

Heres a recipe for marinating a turkey that i found with some tips.

Marinate First 

Marinades are seasoned liquids in which the turkey is soaked both to absorb flavor and to tenderize. Most marinades contain an acid such as vinegar, citrus juice, wine and herbs or spices. One of the easiest ways to marinate a turkey is by using a marinade/spice injector. Injectors can be purchased at kitchen supply stores and range in price from $12 to $30.

To marinate a turkey without an injector, simply use a fork to make random holes over the entire bird. Place the turkey in a large, plastic or foodservice grade cooking bag, pour in the marinade, close the bag securely and let it marinate overnight. Turkey should always be marinated in the refrigerator. Before cooking, be sure to scrape off excess marinade and discard. Do NOT re-use marinade to baste the turkey.

Herb Marinade

1/2 cup canola oil

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh marjoram

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

10-pound whole turkey, cleaned and drained well

1. Combine the oil, vinegar, herbs and seasonings together in a small bowl. Place the turkey in a large, plastic cooking bag.

2. Add marinade, close bag securely and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for several hours.

3. Oven roast or deep fry according to the National Turkey Federation recommendations.

For my turkey, I wanted it to stay moist, as we all know a dry turkey isn't. Other ingredients I used in the prep for the turkey included lemon juice, a beer, a couple of shots of whiskey, and butter.  While cooking, just take a big spoon and dump the juices from the pan on top.