WebUsing a meat injection syringe, inject mixture into meat of turkey all over with each injection spaced about 1-inch apart. To make the rub, combine paprika, garlic powder, …
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Cajun Turkey Injection Recipes is the method of injecting seasonings all the way into a turkey rather than going all the way by rubbing the seasonings which include butter, herbs, spices, and more of the same on a turkey. This softens or makes the meat tender from the inside while also steadily extending the seasonings throughout the turkey.
Stir together kosher salt, light brown sugar, paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl; set Cajun rub aside. Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for another use. Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Rub 1 tablespoon Cajun rub in cavity.
This Smoked Cajun Turkey is generously seasoned with a spicy rub with cayenne powder and smoked paprika. It’s brined to retain juices and smoked with apple wood to infuse the tender white meat with wood-fired flavor. You could reserve this recipe for your holiday bird, but you’ll want to eat this Smoked Cajun Turkey all year round.
3 Tie turkey legs together and brush all over with oil. Season turkey evenly with Creole Seasoning. 4 Set smoker temperature to 225°F. Remove turkey from pan and place in smoker. 5 Place desired amount of wood chips in smoker, making sure no chips remain in the chute after loading. Once the chips start to smoke, begin timing the smoking process.