Kristan's Marinated Turkey

1 12-20lb turkey or 2 turkey breasts thawed
1/2 liter 7-up
1 cup soy sauce
1 star anise
6 cloves garlic (peeled and smashed)
1.2 tsp. chili flakes or garlic chili sauce
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
2 t. ginger powder

Mix ingredients in a large bowl. Place meat in a roasting pan. Pour marinade over turkey, cover with foil, and cook at 250 for 8-10 hours. This recipe may be halved and done in a slow cooker on low for 8 hours or high for 5.