Zesty Citrus-Injected Turkey

Ellbee’s Garlic Kitchen Box

For a turkey that stays juicy all the way to the platter, this recipe starts from the original cookbook trick: a simple flavorful injection. Zesty and chipotle-herb garlic, apple juice, and a buttery olive-oil rub give you bronzed skin, deeply seasoned slices, and the kind of centerpiece people talk about long after the plates are cleared.

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Total Time 3 40

Servings: 14 servings

Course: Main Dishes

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 each 12- to 14-pound turkey, fully thawed and patted dry
1 cup apple juice or chicken broth
1 tablespoon Ellbee's Zesty Gourmet Garlic
2 teaspoons Ellbee's Chipotle Herb Gourmet Garlic
3 tablespoons Ellbee's Butter Olive Oil
1 each orange, quartered
fresh rosemary, sage, kosher salt, and black pepper

Method

Heat oven to 325°F. Whisk apple juice, Zesty Garlic, and Chipotle Herb Garlic until smooth. Using a food-safe injector, inject small amounts into the breast, thighs, and drumsticks, spacing the injections evenly.
Rub the turkey all over with Butter Olive Oil, salt, and pepper. Tuck orange, rosemary, and sage inside the cavity and set turkey on a rack in a roasting pan.
Roast until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F, about 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours depending on the bird. Tent loosely with foil if skin browns too quickly. Rest 30 minutes before carving.

Notes

Time: 220 min

Kitchen tip: Always cook turkey to temperature, not only to time. A probe thermometer is the most reliable path to juicy slices.

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