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How to roast a tender and juicy turkey

The marinade to season this turkey is inspired by the mojo criollo used by countries like Cuba and Puerto Rico and the secret to make this turkey super tender and juicy was passed on to me by a neighbor who is from the Czech Republic. The mojo criollo is a mixture of oil, garlic, and spices that are used in Caribbean countries to marinate meat, fish, chicken, or whatever you like and gives a spectacular flavor to everything so I thought of using it to marinate our turkey this Thanksgiving.

Tiempo de preparación15

Tiempo de cocción2 45

Tiempo total3

Raciones: people

Calorías: 434kcal

Autor: Laura Muller

Equipment

1 Blender
1 oven
1 Pot
1 Oven Bag from Reynolds brand This is optional but can shorten the roasting time for over 1 hour.

Ingredientes

1 piece turkey
2 cups orange juice
5 cloves garlic
1/2 piece onion
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Oregano
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup cilantro or coriander
1 piece apple
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 whole garlic
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoon salt

Elaboración paso a paso

Preparacion Del Pavo

Once the turkey is completely thawed, remove the turkey neck and remember to remove the bag where the giblets are located.
Then, carefully separate the skin from the turkey with a spoon, creating space for the marinade, avoiding damaging the skin.

Marinade Mix

In blender, combine 2 cups orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 5 cloves garlic, 1/2 large white onion, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 tablespoon oregano, 1/4 cup oil, 1/2 tablespoon salt, 1 /4 teaspoon cumin and 1/4 cup cilantro. Blend until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.

Turkey Marinade

Pour the marinade into the space created between the meat and the skin of the turkey.
Cut an apple into four and put it in the cavity of the turkey, add the head of garlic cut in half. The moisture from the apple will help keep the turkey juicy and the garlic releases flavor and aroma that will help season and dress the meat.
Use a Reynolds brand baking bag sprinkle a tablespoon of flour inside the bag and place the turkey inside.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of salt over the turkey and pour the rest of the mixture, making sure to coat the turkey well.
Close the bag and place the turkey in the refrigerator. Turn the bag each time you open it so the turkey marinates evenly. Ideally, let it marinate overnight, or at least 3-4 hours.

Roasting the turkey

Preheat Oven to 350°F (180°C). Remember that the cooking time will depend on the weight of the turkey.
Make a few slits in the top of the bag to allow steam to escape.

Completion of Cooking

once cooked, carefully remove the turkey from the bag and baste with the juices released during cooking.

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