Marinated Turkey

Ingredients:
- 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

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