Marinated Turkey

Ingredients

1 cup Fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup Pure maple syrup
1/2 cup Corn oil
6 mediums Shallots, thinly sliced
6 lrg Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 Fresh thyme sprigs
3 Imported bay leaves
2 teaspoons Finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
1 10-lb turkey

Preparation

1
Combine all the ingredients except the turkey in a sturdy 2 gallon plastic bag.
2
Add the turkey to the bag, squeeze out as much air as possible and seal the bag.
3
Distribute the marinade evenly over and inside the turkey.
4
Set the turkey, breast side down, in a bowl in the rfrigerator and marinate for 24 hours, turning occasionally.
5
Wipe the shallots and garlic from the turkey before cooking and pat dry.
6
Roast as normal. Strained marinade can be used in the gravy if desired.
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About

The marinade gave a nice flavor to the turkey and won me a lot of praise.

Yield:

1.0 servings

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Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am

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