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Honey, Butter, and Beer Turkey Injection Marinade in a glass jar on top of a wooden board with a wooden handled spoon on the surface and a striped towel behind it.

Honey, Butter, and Beer Injection Marinade

Use this beer and butter turkey injection recipe for your holiday turkey, and you'll never go back. The fat from the butter and carbonation from the beer creates the most luscious, moist turkey. The injection marinade is also excellent for other poultry, pork, and beef.
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Course: Condiments and Sauces
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Servings: 2 ½ cups
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Equipment

  • liquid measuring cup
  • measuring spoons
  • small saucepan
  • meat injector

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup amber ale
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Cool the marinade to warm before adding to an injection needle if using right away. Or, transfer to a refrigerator safe jar or container and refrigerate until ready to use. To reheat, place in a saucepan over low heat or zap in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.