Marinated Turkey

• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup corn oil
• 6 shallots mediums, thinly sliced
• 6 garlic cloves thinly sliced
• 4 thyme sprigs Fresh
• 3 bay leaves Imported
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest Finely
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 10 pounds turkey

1. Combine all the ingredients except the turkey in a sturdy 2 gallon plastic bag.
2. Add the turkey to the bag, squeeze out as much air as possible and seal the bag.
3. Distribute the marinade evenly over and inside the turkey.
4. Set the turkey, breast side down, in a bowl in the rfrigerator and marinate for 24 hours, turning occasionally.
5. Wipe the shallots and garlic from the turkey before cooking and pat dry.
6. Roast as normal. Strained marinade can be used in the gravy if desired.

lemon juice, maple syrup, corn oil, shallots, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, freshly ground black pepper, turkey

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Marinated-Turkey-1662128 (may not work)