SALVADORIAN ROASTED TURKEY
My Salvadorian mother-in-law taught me this recipe, and it's become our family's favorite. I want everyone to enjoy it like we do!
Provided by JENNF45
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Whole Turkey Recipes
Time 3h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place an oven rack in the topmost position and preheat oven on the broil setting. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place tomatoes and bell pepper onto the baking sheet, cut-side down. Broil on top rack of preheated oven until the skins begin to blacken, about 5 minutes. Place charred vegetables into a bowl and seal with plastic wrap to steam until their skins loosen. Lower oven rack to accommodate a roasting pan, and turn oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Meanwhile, pour vegetable oil into a roasting pan (or skillet large enough to fit the turkey), and place over medium-high heat. When hot, add the turkey and sear on all sides until browned, about 10 minutes. Once the turkey has been browned, place breast side up into the roasting pan, and stuff with quartered apples and olives. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ancho chiles, pumpkin seeds, and bay leaves. Cook and stir until the pumpkin seeds begin to smell toasted, about 5 minutes, then pour the mixture into a blender.
- Once the tomatoes and peppers have steamed enough that the skins have loosened, remove and discard the skins. Place tomatoes, green peppers, and onion into the blender with the pumpkin seeds. Blend until you have a thick, smooth sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding a little liquid from the olives if desired.
- Brush the sauce onto the turkey, and place into preheated oven. Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the meaty part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 3 hours, basting occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 662 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 223.5 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 79.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 471.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
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stephanie grace
[email protected]The turkey was delicious! The adobo marinade was perfect and the meat was so tender and juicy. The vegetables were also cooked to perfection. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again and again.
Sahil Latif
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey came out great! The adobo marinade gave the turkey so much flavor, and the roasted vegetables were the perfect accompaniment. I would definitely make this again.
Hajia Tani Mahama Sakina
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the flavors were good. I think I might have overcooked it a bit. The vegetables were delicious, though.
Zareef Zareef
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The turkey came out perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely make this again.
Malik Rehan
[email protected]The turkey was delicious! It was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Gift Oyibo
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. The turkey was also a bit dry. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Mishanna Oudit
[email protected]I wasn't impressed with this recipe. The turkey was dry and the flavors were bland. I wouldn't make this again.
Cynthia Waithera
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried! The adobo marinade makes the turkey so flavorful and juicy. Even my picky eaters loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Gunja Sunuwar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out great! It was moist and tender, and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely make this again.
Cabdiraxman Cali
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the flavors were good. I think I might have overcooked it a bit. The vegetables were delicious, though.
Uzeur Khalid
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. The adobo marinade gave the turkey so much flavor, and the roasted vegetables were the perfect accompaniment. I would definitely make this again.
Purna Pradhan
[email protected]I made this recipe for a holiday dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the turkey, especially the crispy skin. I would definitely make this again.
Mohammed Usaam
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The turkey came out perfect - moist and flavorful. The vegetables were also delicious. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a tasty and easy Thanksgiving meal.
Ikram ullah Ikram
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the flavors were outstanding. I especially loved the crispy skin and the flavorful stuffing. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again and
Martins Odagwe
[email protected]This Salvadorian roasted turkey is a true taste of El Salvador! The flavors were incredible and my family absolutely loved it. The adobo marinade made the turkey so moist and flavorful, and the roasted vegetables were the perfect accompaniment. This