If & When replaces fresh herbs, salt, lemon, liquid and more as an even more flavorful marinade for fowl—from turkey to chicken and duck.
Need
About 2 TBS of Preserved Meyer Lemon for every 4-5 lbs of meat. Apply a thin layer of paste, not too much. Go easy, especially if marinating for 24 hours—the longer If & When rests on raw meat or fish, the stronger the flavor and the less you need.
Do
1. Pat dry the bird with paper towels.
2. Rub If & When under and over the skin, into every nook and cranny including the cavity. Really get in there. Everywhere.
3. Cover and marinate for 24 hours in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before roasting or smoking. Preserved Meyer lemon enhances the natural flavor and juiciness of turkey, chicken and duck while creating crispy skin. Butter or oil is optional —If & When does the work.
Choose
Moroccan Preserved Meyer Lemon Paste: Ideal for tomato-based sauces or sweeter dishes. Pairs well with saffron, paprika, harissa and flavors like apricot stuffing.
Cumin Garlic Preserved Lemon: Great for tangy earthy heat in Asian or Latin American dishes like roasted duck with Chinese Five Spice or adobo chicken.
Bay Leaf Preserved Meyer Lemon Paste: Classic bright flavors cured with pepper and pickled garlic. Perfect for white wine sauces, fresh herbs and lighter dishes like lemony herb butter chicken thighs.
Image - The photo shows a 22+ lb turkey marinated with a jar of our Moroccan blend (8-9 TBS) 24 hours prior to roasting, paired with apricot and couscous stuffing and harissa carrots - highlighting the dish's sweet, warm flavors.
