Italian Herb Turkey Injection Marinade

Italian Herb Turkey Injection Marinade

from thespruceeats.com
15 min

Most turkey injection marinades are built around a Cajun flavor. This one is mild in heat, but rich in herb flavors that are reminiscent of your favorite Italian dishes.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Make sure that the Italian seasoning is finely ground. If needed, run it through a spice grinder or a mortar and pestle.

  3. 3

    Combine all ingredients and mix well. This marinade will settle so give it a stir when reloading the needle.

  4. 4

    Inject the marinade into the turkey, butter the inside, and/or season the outside, if desired. Discard remaining marinade. Cook turkey per recipe instructions.