Italian Herb Fried Turkey Injection

By Heather_D

This is the first homemade fried turkey injection that we tried and the turkey had a really good red wine flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 cup virgin olive oil
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasonings
• 1 tsp. cracked black pepper
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

Place the pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasonings in a herb or coffee grinder; Grind until the mixture is very fine. In a small saucepan, warm the olive oil and wine over LOW heat; Add the finely ground dry mixture, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar to the the saucepan. Simmer for a few minutes to infuse the flavors. Pour the mixture into the injector and insert deeply into the turkey, around each leg and all around the breast area.