Cajun Injected Smoked Turkey Recipes

Cajun Turkey Injection The Stay At Home Chef

WebNov 12, 2012 · Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for a few minutes while stirring. You want to make sure the mixture is well mixed …

1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for a few minutes while stirring. You want to make sure the mixture is well mixed and that any herb is small enough to fit through your needle.
2. Inject mixture into the thawed turkey at least 3 hours before baking. Inject small amounts of the mixture all over the bird.
3. Return your turkey to the refrigerator until you are ready to roast.

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Cajun Smoked Turkey Recipe :: The Meatwave

WebNov 6, 2012 · Procedure. To make the injection, place beer, butter, garlic, Worcestershire, Creole seasoning, liquid crab boil, hot sauce, salt, and …

1. To make the injection, place beer, butter, garlic, Worcestershire, Creole seasoning, liquid crab boil, hot sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper in the jar of a blender and puree until completely smooth. Using a meat injection syringe, inject mixture into meat of turkey all over with each injection spaced about 1-inch apart.
2. To make the rub, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl. Season turkey inside and out with rub. Fold wings under the body and tie the legs together, then brush entire turkey lightly with vegetable oil.
3. Fire up smoker or grill to 325 degrees, adding smoking wood chunks when at temperature. When wood is ignited and producing smoke, place turkey in smoker or grill and smoke until an instant read thermometer registers 165 degrees in thickest part of the breast, about 2 to 3 hours.
4. Remove the turkey from smoker and allow to rest, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes. Carve and serve.

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