DRUNK TURKEY

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This is a spin off of a Southern tradition, drunk chicken. The turkey stays so juicy and truly absorbs every bit of seasoning.

Provided by Chef Melisa J

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large turkey
1 (24 ounce) can beer
1 1/4 cups butter
2 1/2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 1/2 tablespoons tony chachere's cajun seasoning
2 1/2 tablespoons all purpose Greek seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons onion salt

Steps:

  • Thaw the turkey and place in a roasting pan. Put 2 sticks of butter in the cavity of the turkey. Take 1/2 stick of butter and rub on the turkey itself. Pour 1/4 can of beer in the bottom of the roasting pan. Place desired amount of seasonings in the beer can (we love tons of flavor, so we use about 1 tablespoons each of garlic salt, cajun seasoning and greek seasoning and 1 teaspoons of onion salt. Place can into the cavity of turkey, top first. Leave the can sticking out of the cavity a couple of inches. Pat seasonings on the buttered turkey. Cover with aluminum foil. Cook as directed on bird.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.5, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 18.2, Cholesterol 76.3, Sodium 208, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.8

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