In this blog post, I will guide you through the process of making a delicious Cuddy Farms Marinated Turkey. This recipe uses a unique 7-Up or Sprite-based marinade to deliver a turkey that’s juicy and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 c. 7-Up or Sprite
- 1 c. vegetable oil
- 1 c. Kikkoman soy sauce
- garlic salt
Marinating Process
- Buy whole turkey breast; remove all skin and bones. Cut into pieces about the size of your hand. Pour marinade over turkey and refrigerate for at least 8 hours (up to 48 hours). The longer it marinates, the less cooking time it takes.
Calorie: 500
Total cooking time: 8-48 hours
Difficulty level: Easy
The Great Turkey Experiment
Once upon a time, in the humble confines of my kitchen, I embarked on a culinary journey of epic proportions. The mission? To cook the legendary Cuddy Farms Marinated Turkey. Now, don’t let the name fool you, this is no ordinary turkey. This bird is doused in a magical concoction that turns it from just a turkey into edible art.
The Marination Masterpiece
Picture this: A whole turkey breast, shorn of its skin and bones, just waiting to be transformed. I’m talking about the kind of turkey you’d want to introduce to your parents, the kind that makes all the other turkeys in the freezer aisle hang their heads in shame.
The key to this transformation is a marinade that would make a world-class chef weep with joy. This isn’t just any marinade, though. Oh no, it’s a mix of 2 c. of 7-Up or Sprite (yes, you read that right, soda), 1 c. of vegetable oil, 1 c. of Kikkoman soy sauce, and just a hint of garlic salt.
Why the 7-Up or Sprite, you might ask? Well, why not? It’s all about living on the culinary edge, my friends. The soda adds a certain je ne sais quoi to the mix, a mystery ingredient, if you will. It’s like the secret handshake of marinades.
The Marinating Marathon
Once our turkey is swimming in this marinade, it’s time to let the magic happen. This isn’t a speedy process–we’re talking at least 8 hours of marinating. But hey, good things come to those who wait, right?
These 8 hours can be nerve-wracking, wondering if the marinade is working its magic or just having a pool party with the turkey. But let me tell you, the longer this bird marinates, the less cooking time it takes. It’s like the turkey is doing half the work for you!
The Cooking Conundrum
Now comes the part that can give even the most experienced cooks cold sweats: cooking the marinated masterpiece. But worry not, dear reader. Remember, we’ve got a turbo-charged turkey on our hands, thanks to our fizzy soda marinade.
Humorously enough, the cooking process for this bad boy is easier than trying to pronounce “Worcestershire sauce” correctly. Seriously, who came up with that name?
The Final Flavor
Finally, after what seems like an eternity (or just a typical Tuesday), it’s time to taste the fruits of our labor. The moment of truth, if you will.
As I bit into the marinated turkey, I was hit with a symphony of flavors. The sweetness of the soda, the savory punch of the soy sauce, the whisper of garlic – it was all there. It was like my taste buds were at a rock concert, and the turkey was the headliner.
So, there you have it, folks. The Tale of the Cuddy Farms Marinated Turkey. It’s a story of patience, of daring to use soda in a marinade, and of a turkey that’s more than just a turkey.
And remember, if I can manage to not burn down my kitchen while making this, so can you. Happy cooking!
