Sweet & Spicy Glazed Thanksgiving Turkey (Enhanced Popeyes Turkey)
Sweet & Spicy Glazed Thanksgiving Turkey (Enhanced Popeyes Turkey)
Ingredients
For the Turkey
- 1 Popeyes turkey, pre-cooked
For the Injection and Rub
- 2 sticks butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hickory blend sea salt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
For the Final Glaze
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 stick butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Injection and Rub Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the 2 sticks of melted butter, chicken stock, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, and hickory blend sea salt. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Initial Turkey Preparation: Place the pre-cooked Popeyes turkey in a large roasting pan. Remove and discard any existing juices from the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
First Flavor Infusion: Using a meat injector, carefully inject the prepared butter and seasoning mixture into multiple points of the turkey, focusing on both the breast and thigh areas.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
First Rub Application: After injecting, spread any remaining or slightly stiffened mixture evenly over the entire exterior surface of the turkey, ensuring it is well coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Sweetening the Skin: Generously sprinkle 1/2 cup of brown sugar over the entire surface of the turkey, patting it gently to adhere.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
First Bake: Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil. Place the turkey in a preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes.
⏱️ 60 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Second Basting and Seasoning: Carefully remove the turkey from the oven. Inject more of the butter and seasoning mixture into the turkey, then sprinkle an additional 1/4 cup of brown sugar over the top. Re-cover with foil and return to the oven for 30 minutes.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Third Basting and Seasoning: Remove the turkey from the oven again. Apply another layer of dry seasonings (such as additional garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika) to the turkey's surface. Re-cover with foil and return to the oven for another 30 minutes, or until the turkey is thoroughly heated through.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Prepare the Final Glaze: In a separate small bowl, combine the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and 1/2 stick of melted butter. Whisk until well combined. If needed, gently warm the mixture to ensure it is pourable.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Final Broil and Glaze: Once the turkey is fully heated, remove it from the oven and carefully remove the aluminum foil. Change the oven setting to "Broil." Pour the prepared maple-Dijon glaze evenly over the entire turkey. Return the turkey to the oven under the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the glaze caramelizes to a rich, golden-brown finish. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 500
- 11
Rest and Serve: Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and succulent result. Carve and serve immediately.
⏱️ 15 min
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Sweet & Spicy Glazed Thanksgiving Turkey (Enhanced Popeyes Turkey)
Ingredients
For the Turkey
- 1 Popeyes turkey, pre-cooked
For the Injection and Rub
- 2 sticks butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hickory blend sea salt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
For the Final Glaze
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 stick butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Injection and Rub Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the 2 sticks of melted butter, chicken stock, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, and hickory blend sea salt. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Initial Turkey Preparation: Place the pre-cooked Popeyes turkey in a large roasting pan. Remove and discard any existing juices from the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
First Flavor Infusion: Using a meat injector, carefully inject the prepared butter and seasoning mixture into multiple points of the turkey, focusing on both the breast and thigh areas.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
First Rub Application: After injecting, spread any remaining or slightly stiffened mixture evenly over the entire exterior surface of the turkey, ensuring it is well coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Sweetening the Skin: Generously sprinkle 1/2 cup of brown sugar over the entire surface of the turkey, patting it gently to adhere.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
First Bake: Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil. Place the turkey in a preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes.
⏱️ 60 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Second Basting and Seasoning: Carefully remove the turkey from the oven. Inject more of the butter and seasoning mixture into the turkey, then sprinkle an additional 1/4 cup of brown sugar over the top. Re-cover with foil and return to the oven for 30 minutes.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Third Basting and Seasoning: Remove the turkey from the oven again. Apply another layer of dry seasonings (such as additional garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika) to the turkey's surface. Re-cover with foil and return to the oven for another 30 minutes, or until the turkey is thoroughly heated through.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Prepare the Final Glaze: In a separate small bowl, combine the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and 1/2 stick of melted butter. Whisk until well combined. If needed, gently warm the mixture to ensure it is pourable.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Final Broil and Glaze: Once the turkey is fully heated, remove it from the oven and carefully remove the aluminum foil. Change the oven setting to "Broil." Pour the prepared maple-Dijon glaze evenly over the entire turkey. Return the turkey to the oven under the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the glaze caramelizes to a rich, golden-brown finish. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 500 - 11
Rest and Serve: Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and succulent result. Carve and serve immediately.
⏱️ 15 min