Cajun Turkey injection marinade is the tasty filling that goes inside your fried Cajun Turkey. This recipe is extra easy to make and tastes delicious in baked or fried Turkey.
Ingredients For Cajun Turkey Injection Marinade
- Chicken Broth or vegetable broth will work just fine. Using this will help the turkey marinade to spread evenly throughout your turkey bird.
- Using Worcestershire sauce is adding more flavor for you to add to your juicy whole turkey!!
- Melted butter will help add a significant amount of flavor that complements the other ingredients well.
- A mixture of seasoning such as cajun seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder.
How To Make Cajun Turkey Injection Marinade?
In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder to create the injection marinade. Stir it well to ensure all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Substitution
Turkey Wings– You don’t have to use this recipe in a whole turkey. You can also try this marinade with turkey wings or turkey legs. All of the same methods still apply.
Minced Garlic– If you want to add more garlic you can simply add minced garlic or more garlic powder. It depends on your preference.
Equipment
You will only need a turkey injector and the remaining ingredients it takes to cook your turkey.
Storage
You can store any remaining injection marinade in a mason jar or something of that nature with a lid and place it in the refrigerator for up to a month.
FAQ
How to use cajun turkey injection marinade?
You want to make sure that you are injecting the turkey with the injector. Only inject small amounts into sections of the turkey. You don’t want to put too much liquid into the turkey sections. This will result in an over-saturated turkey.
In Conclusion
This recipe is a quick and easy way for you to get your turkey nice and juicy on the inside. All while nice and crispy on the outside.
Cajun Turkey Injection Marinade
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 Cup Chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Butter Melted (Unsalted)
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken broth, melted butter, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce.2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning, 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder, 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder, 1 Cup Chicken broth, 1/2 cup Butter, 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- Mix all of the ingredients together until well combined.
- Carefully transfer the marinade to a marinade injector.
- Before injecting the turkey, ensure it is fully thawed and patted dry.
- Insert the marinade injector into different parts of the turkey, such as the breast, thighs, and drumsticks.
- Slowly inject the marinade while simultaneously pulling the injector out, allowing the marinade to spread evenly throughout the turkey.
- Once the turkey is fully injected, you can proceed with your preferred cooking method, such as roasting, frying, or grilling.
