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Turkey Marinade

This 5 minute marinade is perfect for tender and flavorful turkey meat for the holidays or any meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Western
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 100kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce or gluten free Tamari sauce
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke optional

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, ginger and black pepper. Add the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and liquid smoke. Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
  • Pour the marinade into a gallon bag and add the turkey wings or legs.
  • Seal and marinate for several hours to overnight.
  • Cook the turkey using your desired method.

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Notes

  • Combine everything in a bowl and mix well. 
  • Pat the turkey dry before marinating. 
  • Place the meat and the marinade in a ziptop bag or brining bag and shake every hour or so. 
  • To use as an injection marinade, omit the fresh rosemary and thyme or run the marinade through a blender. 
  • Always discard any remaining marinade that has been in contact with raw poultry. 
  • Marinate the turkey in the fridge and not at room temperature. 
  • This recipe makes enough marinade for turkey legs, turkey wings or as turkey tenderloin marinade. To marinate a whole turkey, double the ingredients for a small turkey and triple for a larger turkey. 
  • Frozen turkey should be completely thawed before marinating. 
  • You can also use this marinade on whole chicken or chicken pieces.
  • Storage - keep marinade in an airtight container inside the fridge up to 24 hours before using.
  • There are 3 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg