Cajun Fried Turkey Injection Sauce Recipe

Unlock the juiciest, most flavorful fried turkey ever with this easy Cajun injection sauce! Injecting your turkey with this marinade 24 hours before cooking infuses incredible Cajun flavor deep into the meat. Perfect for frying, baking, smoking, or grilling, this recipe will elevate your Thanksgiving or any special occasion. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 111.6 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cajun Fried Turkey Injection Sauce

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How to Make Cajun Fried Turkey Injection Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Cajun seasoning, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
  2. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until a homogenous mixture is formed.
  3. Let the mixture sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Using a meat injector, inject the sauce generously into the turkey breast, legs, and thighs, ensuring even distribution. For best results, inject at least 24 hours before cooking.
  5. Bake, fry, smoke, or grill your turkey according to your preferred method and recipe. The injection sauce will enhance the flavor and keep your turkey incredibly moist.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

412 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

3g

Carbs

5g