Smoked Turkey Sauce

This Smoked Turkey Sauce is a robust, international-style glaze designed to enhance the natural flavors of smoked meat. By combining the richness of corn oil margarine with the depth of sherry or red wine, this sauce delivers a complex umami profile. The addition of Worcestershire and soy sauces adds a savory backbone, while minced garlic and fresh parsley provide aromatic brightness and color. It is an essential companion for any smoker, offering a glossy, flavorful finish that penetrates the meat during the cooking process. Whether you are preparing a whole turkey or chicken, this sauce helps maintain moisture and adds a delicious, sticky crust. It is versatile enough to be used as a basting liquid or served on the side as a dipping sauce. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, it elevates your barbecue game with minimal effort.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Smoking, Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 749.3

Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This Smoked Turkey Sauce is a robust, international-style glaze designed to enhance the natural flavors of smoked meat. By combining the richness of corn oil margarine with the depth of sherry or red wine, this sauce delivers a complex umami profile. The addition of Worcestershire and soy sauces adds a savory backbone, while minced garlic and fresh parsley provide aromatic brightness and color. It is an essential companion for any smoker, offering a glossy, flavorful finish that penetrates the meat during the cooking process. Whether you are preparing a whole turkey or chicken, this sauce helps maintain moisture and adds a delicious, sticky crust. It is versatile enough to be used as a basting liquid or served on the side as a dipping sauce. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, it elevates your barbecue game with minimal effort.

Ingredients

1 pound Corn oil margarine
2/3 cup Sherry or red wine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
2 cloves Garlic -- minced
1/2 cup Chopped parsley
2 teaspoons Salt
1 cup Water

Directions

1
Place a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the corn oil margarine and allow it to melt completely.
3
Stir in the sherry (or red wine), Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and water.
4
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to combine all ingredients.
5
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using as a basting sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 749.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 78.4g121%
Saturated Fat 25.0g125%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 11877.1mg495%
Total Carbohydrate 3.7g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 1.4g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: This sauce keeps indefinitely in the refrigerator once cooled. Store in an airtight container.

Usage: Paint the sauce onto meat surfaces before smoking, once during the smoking process, and at the end of cooking for a glossy finish.

Yield: This recipe produces enough sauce for approximately 16 chickens or 2 turkeys.

Smoking Tip: For best results when smoking turkey, rinse and pat dry a 10 lb turkey, rub with oil, and place it in the smoker with a water pan containing onion, bay leaves, and white wine. Smoke for about 3 hours before basting.

Keywords: sauce, smoked turkey, basting, sherry, soy sauce, garlic, parsley, worcestershire, margarine, barbecue, glaze, savory, smoking, poultry, seasoning

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