Moist and Flavorful Thanksgiving Turkey Marinade Recipe

This juicy two-stage Thanksgiving turkey marinade recipe will ensure that your turkey turns out moist and flavorful. The marinade combines a range of aromatic herbs and spices to infuse the turkey with irresistible flavors. The two-stage process ensures that the marinade penetrates deep into the meat, resulting in a tender and juicy turkey. With a total preparing time of about 24 hours, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for your Thanksgiving dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey (12-14 pounds)
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons dried sage
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried rosemary, dried thyme, dried sage, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
2. Place the turkey in a large resealable plastic bag or a deep roasting pan.
3. Pour the marinade over the turkey, making sure to coat it evenly on all sides.
4. Seal the bag or cover the roasting pan with plastic wrap.
5. Refrigerate the turkey for at least 12 hours, or overnight.
6. After the initial marination, remove the turkey from the bag or pan, allowing any excess marinade to drip off.
7. Preheat your grill or oven to 325°F (163°C).
8. If grilling, set up your grill for indirect grilling, with the coals on one side and the turkey on the other.
9. If roasting, place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan.
10. Cook the turkey for about 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
11. While cooking, baste the turkey every 30 minutes with the remaining marinade.
12. Once cooked, remove the turkey from the grill or oven and let it rest for 30 minutes before carving.
13. Serve the juicy and flavorful Thanksgiving turkey as the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving feast!

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