Compound Butter for turkey

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Compound Butter for turkey

This quick Garlic Compound Butter for turkey is the easiest way to get a juicy delicious bird. These simple ingredients will add subtle flavors to compliment your brined turkey—and it's also great to use on chicken, so save this compound butter recipe to to use all year long!

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Ingredients

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  • 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
  • zest from one whole orange about 2 teaspoons
  • 1 tablespoon of Brazilian sofrito or 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
  • 3 sprigs of fresh oregano leaves, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Add all of the ingredients to medium-sized bowl.
  2. Stir with a spatula until combined.
  3. Use it on seasoned/salted/brined chicken or turkey up to 10 lbs. Apply and spread liberally under the skin of the chest area, then apply the rest under the skin on the thighs and over the skin all over.
  4. Bake as desired.

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Notes

  • Notes: You can make this recipe ahead of time! Keep it in a small mason jar in the refrigerator, then take it out of of the fridge about an hour or two before it's time to use it. This allows the butter to get soft and spreadable again so you can apply it to poultry.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 832kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 91g (140%) Saturated Fat 58g (290%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 24g Trans Fat 4g Cholesterol 241mg (80%) Sodium 17mg (1%) Potassium 157mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3239IU (65%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 143mg (14%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 832 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 832kcal 42%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 91g 140%
Saturated Fat 58g 290%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 24g 120%
Trans Fat 4g 200%
Cholesterol 241mg 80%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Potassium 157mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3239IU 65%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 143mg 14%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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