Bourbon and Cola Marinated Roast Turkey

Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
3+ hours
Servings
12
Calories
534
Per Serving
Ingredients
¾ cup cola
½ cup bourbon
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup soy sauce
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (12 to 14 pound) Butterball® Fresh or Frozen Whole Turkey, thawed if frozen
Directions
- 1.Combine all ingredients except turkey in non-reactive container large enough to hold turkey. Remove turkey from packaging; drain. Remove neck and giblets; refrigerate for another use or discard. Place turkey in marinade. Cover container. Refrigerate 6 to 8 hours, turning turkey over occasionally.
- 2.Preheat oven to 325°F. Remove turkey from marinade; drain; pat dry. Discard marinade. Place turkey on a flat rack in a shallow roasting pan, 2 to 2-1/2-inches deep. Tuck wings back to hold neck skin in place and stabilize the turkey in the pan and when carving. Brush lightly with vegetable oil or spray with cooking spray to prevent skin from drying. Insert oven-safe thermometer deep into the lower thigh muscle but not touching the bone.
- 3.Bake 3 to 3-1/2 hours. When the turkey is about 2/3 done, cover the breast and top of thighs lightly with aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Check for doneness about 30 minutes before end of recommended cooking time. Turkey is done when thigh reaches 180°F and juices run clear.
- 4.Remove the turkey from the roasting pan. Let rest 15 minutes to allow juices to set before carving.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving
Calories534
Total Fat24g
Carbs1g
Protein64g
Trans Fat0g
DV Trans Fat0%
Sodium761mg
DV Sodium32%
Sugar1g
DV Sugar0%
Iron0%
Calcium0%
Saturated Fat8g
DV Saturated Fat40%
Cholesterol213mg
DV Cholesterol72%
Dietary Fiber0g
DV Dietary Fiber0%
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C2%