Your Go-To Turkey Injection

[yankee2bbq]

What’s your injection for turkey?
I need some ideas!

Lets see ‘em!!!

Banjo man out.

 

[clifish]

I just inject with the brine...I am sure there are better options though

 

[crazzycajun]

I use Tony’s creole heard of using Italian dressing but haven’t tried it

 

[DemonPit]

I'm also using Tony's Creole injection this yr.

 

[SmokinEdge]

Typically I’ve not injected enhanced birds, just never thought it necessary. Last year we bought a fresh turkey and I injected with DaveO’s veggie stock ham injection because it’s delicious in pork, but the result was a bird way to rich for my taste, it was good just over the top. Then at some point this year I think it was jcam222 that suggested “Butcher Bbq” brand “Bird booster” he likes it and that’s good enough for me to try so I bought some of the original and rotisserie flavor. It’s tasty has chicken flavor, salt spices a little sweet and phosphate. I injected my bird last night and will spin it on the roto tomorrow.

 

[chopsaw]

Tony C's is always a winner .

I use Pop's brine on poultry .
1/2 cup pickling salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 TBLS cure 1
1 tsp lemon extract .
Mixed in 1 gallon water .
Inject and soak overnight . I inject everything . Even the wings .

 

[jcam222]

Typically I’ve not injected enhanced birds, just never thought it necessary. Last year we bought a fresh turkey and I injected with DaveO’s veggie stock ham injection because it’s delicious in pork, but the result was a bird way to rich for my taste, it was good just over the top. Then at some point this year I think it was jcam222 that suggested “Butcher Bbq” brand “Bird booster” he likes it and that’s good enough for me to try so I bought some of the original and rotisserie flavor. It’s tasty has chicken flavor, salt spices a little sweet and phosphate. I injected my bird last night and will spin it on the roto tomorrow.

The results I get with that on turkey breast is phenomenal. Swear by it. His brisket inject is nice too

 

[radioguy]

I call this one BBQ Brethren poultry injection. It came from a mens group we had at our Church a few years back. We used this when cooking large amounts of turkey breasts when brining is not practicable.

1/2C chicken broth
3-4 Tbs melted butter
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp fine black pepper
1/4 tsp white pepper
pinch / shake of cayenne
shake of MSG
3/4 tsp salt reduce for enhanced poultry

Mix well with immersion blender, keep a little warm to prevent butter from coagulating.
Put bird on heat quickly as the warm solution starts the 140F clock.

RG

 

[jcam222]

I call this one BBQ Brethren poultry injection. It came from a mens group we had at our Church a few years back. We used this when cooking large amounts of turkey breasts when brining is not practicable.

1/2C chicken broth
3-4 Tbs melted butter
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp fine black pepper
1/4 tsp white pepper
pinch / shake of cayenne
shake of MSG
3/4 tsp salt reduce for enhanced poultry

Mix well with immersion blender, keep a little warm to prevent butter from coagulating.
Put bird on heat quickly as the warm solution starts the 140F clock.

RG

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Those look great!

 

[gmc2003]

I boil up the turkey neck and giblets. Then I'll add some seasoning and inject it into the turkey.

Chris

 

[choochooman442]

Seasoned butter

 

[tallbm]

What’s your injection for turkey?
I need some ideas!

Lets see ‘em!!!

Banjo man out.

For a deep fried turkey, I like Tony C's Creole butter with 3 giant table spoons of brown sugar and a handful and a half of fresh jalapenos all throw in the blender.
Strain a little and inject all over with plenty in the breast. It's amazing!
I season the bird with some Tony C's seasoning but I keep an eye on the amount because it's mostly salt.

For smoked birds I do an equilibrium cure/brine with Cure#1, Salt, and Sugar. I inject this brine into the bird Simple and fantastic flavor in the bird. I season the outside with Pepper, Onion, and Garlic (salt is already all in the bird).

 

[indaswamp]

Cajun injector marinades....the original. I know a lot of people like Tony Chachere's, but Cajun Injector has better flavor IMO. Garlic butter, and roasted garlic and herb are my favorites....

 

[yankee2bbq]

Thanks for all the replies!

 

[chilerelleno]

Homemade Cajun or Cajun Apple Butter

Homemade Cajun Apple Butter Injection Marinade

I know lots of us love injecting our poultry and pork with a tasty Cajun Butter injection marinade, I sure do. I've added a lil'zing to the standard recipe by adding apple juice, I like it and think you will too. Great thing is that it is easy to make at home, here is the recipe for my Cajun...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

I also make Garlic Butter and Garlic Herb Butter

 

[bill ace 350]

Tony C's is always a winner .

I use Pop's brine on poultry .
1/2 cup pickling salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 TBLS cure 1
1 tsp lemon extract .
Mixed in 1 gallon water .
Inject and soak overnight . I inject everything . Even the wings .

Never tried a turkey with Pop's brine, but many whole chickens. Vert good.

Pop's brine is very safe and versatile.

I remember all the bacon, ham and sausage in Pop's family store.

 

[chopsaw]

I remember all the bacon, ham and sausage in Pop's family store.

I bet it was awesome . You're lucky to have had a chance to visit it .

If you like a hint of citrus try the lemon extract with Pop's on poultry . Inject everything as heavy as it will take , then soak overnight . Black pepper and fresh herbs on the skin . it comes out tender and juicy with great flavor . Skin melts in your mouth .

Pop's brine is very safe and versatile.

It's a great way for new people to start out curing meats .

 

[mneeley490]

Seasoned butter

That's my go-to as well. Kept it simple this morning, as I'm laid up after shoulder surgery yesterday. Talked my son through it, injecting with butter, poultry seasoning, and a little orange juice. Wife doesn't take instructions well.

 

[bill ace 350]

I bet it was awesome . You're lucky to have had a chance to visit it .

If you like a hint of citrus try the lemon extract with Pop's on poultry . Inject everything as heavy as it will take , then soak overnight . Black pepper and fresh herbs on the skin . it comes out tender and juicy with great flavor . Skin melts in your mouth .


It's a great way for new people to start out curing meats .

I have pictures of the old Fasset store somewhere. Will look for them and post them.

Directly across the street from his store was a hardware store. Sold guns, ammo, licenses, fishing tackle...

Best penny/ nickel candy counter a kid could could have.....

Wow! That was a long time ago

 

[choochooman442]

That's my go-to as well. Kept it simple this morning, as I'm laid up after shoulder surgery yesterday. Talked my son through it, injecting with butter, poultry seasoning, and a little orange juice. Wife doesn't take instructions well.

Trader Joe's has a "Everything but the leftovers" seasoning and that was all I used with the butter. It was delicious.