Juicy Two-Stage Thanksgiving Turkey Marinade Recipe

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Juicy Two-Stage Thanksgiving Turkey Marinade
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  1. On the Tuesday morning before Thanksgiving, whisk together salt, orange juice, brown sugar, a cinnamon stick and water in a large nonreactive container with a cover, such as a large stainless steel stockpot. Stir until salt and sugar dissolve, about 5 minutes. Place the turkey into the brine, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  2. The next day, remove turkey from the first marinade, shake off excess, and pat the bird dry. Discard the brine. Clean the stockpot or brining container.
  3. In the clean stockpot, make the marinade by stirring together together sliced oranges, sliced lemons, onion, green bell pepper, parsley, cloves, garlic powder, cinnamon sticks, paprika, olive oil, and pepper. Place the turkey into the stockpot and rub the marinade into the turkey. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  4. On Thanksgiving Day, remove turkey from the marinade and shake off the excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Roast the turkey using your favorite method.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2595.33 Kcal (10866 kJ)
Calories from fat 774.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 86.09g 132%
Cholesterol 326.52mg 109%
Sodium 113876.34mg 4745%
Potassium 4130.93mg 88%
Total Carbs 364.94g 122%
Sugars 283.07g 1132%
Dietary Fiber 29.74g 119%
Protein 119.73g 239%
Vitamin C 545.2mg 909%
Vitamin A 2.6mg 88%
Iron 56.8mg 316%
Calcium 1108.1mg 111%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 43.93 Kcal (184 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.46g 132%
Cholesterol 5.53mg 109%
Sodium 1927.55mg 4745%
Potassium 69.92mg 88%
Total Carbs 6.18g 122%
Sugars 4.79g 1132%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 119%
Protein 2.03g 239%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 909%
Iron 1mg 316%
Calcium 18.8mg 111%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 58.3
    Points
  • 70
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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