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Bourbon and Cola Marinated Roast Turkey

Easy to make marinade that is slightly sweet but has a “kick” from the red pepper flakes and bourbon.

Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
3+ hours
Calories Per Serving
534

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.
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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

Nutritional Facts

People Served
12
Carbs Per Serving
1g
Cholesterol Per Serving
213mg
Dietary Fiber Per Serving
0g
Protein Per Serving
64g
Saturated Fat Per Serving
8g
Sodium Per Serving
761mg
Sugar Per Serving
1g
Total Fat Per Serving
24g
Trans Fat Per Serving
0g