Indulge in the culinary treasure of Portuguese Turkey with Bread Stuffing, a dish that captivates the senses with its aromatic blend of spices, tender turkey meat, and a delightful stuffing made from a combination of savory ingredients. This traditional Portuguese dish is a centerpiece of many festive gatherings, where families and friends come together to share a meal filled with warmth and joy. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the tantalizing flavors and textures of this beloved dish, offering three variations to suit every palate. From the classic Portuguese Turkey with Bread Stuffing, to a modern twist with chorizo and sun-dried tomatoes, and a vegetarian adaptation featuring a flavorful mushroom and spinach stuffing, these recipes promise an unforgettable dining experience.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
PORTUGUESE TURKEY STUFFING
This is for stuffing the Portuguese Turkey. Recipe found on New York Time Site. Portuguese cornmeal bread can be found at Portuguese bakery shops. It may also be sold at some Super Markets. Turkey recipe "Recipe #393686"
Provided by daisygrl64
Categories Breads
Time 2h
Yield 2 turkey
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring water and milk to boil in 6-quart pot.
- Remove crusts from cornmeal bread and cut bread into small pieces. Break rolls into small pieces.
- Reduce heat of boiling liquid to simmer and add rolls and cornmeal bread. Mix, remove from heat and let sit for 20 minutes.
- Mash bread with hands, or process it in a food processor.
- Put chouriço in saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil and boil 3 or 4 minutes. Skin chouriço; grind in meat grinder or food processor and mix into bread mixture.
- Saute onions with paprika in 4 tablespoons of hot oil until soft. Add the parsley, olives, tomato paste, hot sauce and white pepper.
- Combine onion mixture with bread mixture and mix. Add egg yolks. Season with salt, and saute in remaining 4 tablespoons hot oil.
- Cool dressing and stuff turkey.
- Bake remaining dressing in covered casserole at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes; this can be done in oven with turkeys, during last half-hour they are roasting.
- YIELD Enough to stuff two 12-pound turkeys, with plenty left over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2390.4, Fat 114, SaturatedFat 27.9, Cholesterol 634.7, Sodium 4388.8, Carbohydrate 282.6, Fiber 21.3, Sugar 23.2, Protein 63.5
PORTUGUESE TURKEY & STUFFING
Make and share this Portuguese Turkey & Stuffing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Gorete
Categories Poultry
Time 7h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 32
Steps:
- Combine the first 8 ingredients of the marindate then place the thawed turkey in the marinade. Rub the turkey with the marinade, then put some of it inside the turkey. Marinade for 24 hours in the roasting pan in the fridge, turning it over every couple of hours.
- Remove the turkey from the fridge 2 hours prior to cooking. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Stuff the turkey with the stuffing. If there is too much, place the balance of the stuffing in a pouch made of a double layer of foil, seal then place in the roasting plan.
- Pour the lemon juice over the turkey, sprinkle with paprika, dot with butter and a drizzle of oil. To the marinade, add the onion and ketchup.
- Roast approximately 1/2 hour uncovered, then reduce to 325F and cook for 1 hour uncovered. Baste then cover with lid. After 3 hours in the oven, add the potatoes and carrots to the pan, basting with the sauce . Cover the turkey and continue basting throughout the roasting process. (15 min cooking time per lb of turkey to165 F). Allow turkey to rest 20 minutes prior to carving.
- Stuffing: Combine all off the ingredients together then add the boiling water to attain a thick consistency. Once cool enough to handle, mix well using your hands. Add more bread crumbs if too soft and water if too hard then taste and adjust for seasoning. *Stuffing can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator in an air tight container.
CHARLENE'S PORTUGUESE STUFFING
This recipe was given to me by my cousin, Charlene who was happy to share her mom's recipe. It is delicious and compliments any poultry dinner. We usually make this at Thanksgiving. Since it is spicy, we cook this in a casserole dish alongside the turkey.
Provided by Lou Ann Marques
Categories Side Casseroles
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Fry the chourico with a little olive oil. Chop onion up (fine) and add to chourico. Drain pan of excess grease. Soak breads in water till soft then pull the crust off of them. Now add the bread to chourico and onion. Add 1 raw egg, crushed pepper, vinegar and salt and pepper. Keep stirring till well blended. Then either put stuffing in the turkey or as I do, bake it in a casserole dish separately from the bird. Enjoy!!!
Tips:
- Choose a high-quality turkey. A good option is an organic, free-range turkey, as it will have a better flavor and texture.
- Prepare the turkey in advance. This will allow the flavors to meld and the turkey to cook more evenly.
- Use a flavorful bread stuffing. This will add moisture and flavor to the turkey.
- Roast the turkey at a high temperature for a short period of time. This will help to create a crispy skin and juicy meat.
- Let the turkey rest before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the turkey, making it more tender and flavorful.
- Serve the turkey with your favorite sides. Some popular options include mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.
Conclusion:
Portuguese Turkey with Bread Stuffing is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for any special occasion. The turkey is roasted to perfection and the bread stuffing is flavorful and moist. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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