TURKEY MOLE SAUCE

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Use this classic Mexican mole sauce to marinate the Mole-Roasted Turkey with Masa Stuffing and Chile Gravy . You'll be left with plenty of extra, which can be served alongside the turkey or frozen for later use. (Try it on turkey sandwiches, roasted chicken, or as a sauce for turkey or chicken tamales.)

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     Sauce     Food Processor     Chocolate     Tomato     Thanksgiving     Raisin     Almond     Spice     Hot Pepper     Fall     Winter     Pan-Fry

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (15-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, drained
1 small, firm white roll, toasted and torn into small pieces
3 ounces Mexican chocolate (such as Ibarra), chopped
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
About 1/2 cup vegetable oil
16 dried mulato chiles, stemmed, seeded, and deveined (about 8 ounces)
6 pasilla chiles, stemmed, seeded, and deveined (about 2 ounces)
4 ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, and deveined (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup whole almonds
1/2 cup raisins
1 small onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 cups Quick Turkey Stock
1 chipotle chile (canned, from 1 can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce; reserve sauce and remaining chiles for another use)
1 tablespoon (packed) dark brown sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine tomatoes, bread, chocolate, sesame seeds, cinnamon, coriander seeds, black pepper, and cloves. Set aside.
  • In large, heavy skillet over moderately high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil until hot but not smoking. Working in about 5 batches and adding 1 tablespoon oil between each batch, fry mulato, pasilla, and ancho chiles until beginning to blister and change color, about 15 seconds per side (do not burn). Using tongs and shaking off excess oil, transfer chiles to large bowl. Add boiling water to cover and let soak until softened, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in same skillet over moderately high heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil until hot but not smoking. Add almonds and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel-lined plate, reserving oil. Add raisins to oil in skillet and sauté until plump, about 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate, again reserving oil. Add onion and garlic to skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Transfer onion, garlic, almonds, and raisins to bowl with tomato mixture. Add 1/2 cup stock. Transfer mixture to food processor and purée until smooth. Return to skillet and set aside.
  • When chiles have softened, drain, pat dry, and transfer to food processor. Add chipotle and 1/2 cup stock and purée until smooth.
  • Transfer chile mixture to skillet with tomato mixture. Stir in remaining 1 cup stock, brown sugar, and salt. Set over moderately high heat and bring to simmer, then reduce heat to moderately low and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Let cool, then use to coat turkey or store in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Randall Lukas
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the mole sauce didn't turn out right. It was too thin and didn't have much flavor. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Seth Bunton
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This recipe was a disaster. The mole sauce was bland and the turkey was dry. I will not be making this again.


Alinoor Nourallah
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I'm not a fan of mole sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It was flavorful and not too spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


AB Absar
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Great recipe! The mole sauce was delicious and easy to make. I served it over chicken and it was a hit with my family.


Katrina Somerville
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This was my first time making turkey mole sauce, and it was a success! The sauce was flavorful and complex, and the turkey was cooked perfectly. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Zeeshan Hadder
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the mole sauce turned out perfectly. It was rich, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice. I served it over chicken, and it was a delicious and easy meal.


braylie Edge
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I made this dish for my friends, and they all raved about it. The mole sauce was especially a hit. It was the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy.


Orefile matla Molope
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This recipe is a winner! The mole sauce was rich and flavorful, and the turkey was cooked to perfection. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


CiD CiD
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The turkey mole sauce was easy to make and tasted great. I loved the combination of spices and flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Dani Sami
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This was my first time making turkey mole sauce, and it was a success! The sauce was flavorful and complex, and the turkey was cooked perfectly. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Kaiden Cork
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the mole sauce turned out perfectly. It was rich, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice. I served it over chicken, and it was a delicious and easy meal.


Bright Sparks
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I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it. The mole sauce was especially a hit. It was the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy.


Matthew Kalchenko
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This recipe is a keeper! The mole sauce was flavorful and rich, and the turkey was cooked perfectly. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Zipho Mfusi
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The turkey mole sauce was easy to make and tasted amazing. I loved the combination of spices and flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Laxman Pulamai
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This was my first time making mole sauce, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and the sauce was perfect. I served it over chicken, and it was a delicious and easy meal.


Sm Abdul Hadi
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I'm not usually a fan of mole sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was rich and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again.


Olamilekan Nuraen
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This turkey mole sauce was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the sauce was the perfect consistency. I served it over rice, and it was a meal that everyone enjoyed.