Marinated Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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Marinated Thanksgiving Turkey
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  1. Combine the first seven ingredients; set aside 1 cup for basting. Pour remaining marinade into a 2-gal. resealable plastic bag. Add the turkey and seal bag; turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight, turning several times. Cover and refrigerated reserved marinade
  2. Drain and discard marinade.
  3. Grill Method: Prepare grill for indirect medium heat. Tuck wings under turkey and place with breast side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, for 1 hour.
  4. If using a charcoal grill, add 10 briquettes to coals; turn the turkey. Baste with reserved marinade. Cover and cook for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, adding 10 briquettes to maintain heat and brushing with marinade every 30 minutes until thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°. Remove turkey from grill; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving.
  5. Conventional Roasting Method: Preheat oven to 325°. Place turkey on a rack in a large roaster. Bake, uncovered, 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°. Baste frequently with reserved marinade. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent of aluminum foil. Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with turkey. Yield: 12 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1149.43 Kcal (4812 kJ)
Calories from fat 428.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.64g 73%
Cholesterol 571.41mg 190%
Sodium 3061.01mg 128%
Potassium 1918.66mg 41%
Total Carbs 4.09g 1%
Sugars 1.35g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.45g 2%
Protein 178.64g 357%
Vitamin C 11.3mg 19%
Iron 8.7mg 48%
Calcium 107mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 120.39 Kcal (504 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.99g 73%
Cholesterol 59.85mg 190%
Sodium 320.61mg 128%
Potassium 200.96mg 41%
Total Carbs 0.43g 1%
Sugars 0.14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.05g 2%
Protein 18.71g 357%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 19%
Iron 0.9mg 48%
Calcium 11.2mg 11%

* 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

  • 26.9
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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