Thanksgiving turkey has been given a Cuban twist! We celebrate this American holiday by preparing a turkey marinated with the flavors of Cuba. The recipe is foolproof and the turkey is the best you’ll ever taste!
Ingredients
- 3 heads garlic, peeled
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons salt (or to taste)
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- ½ (12 fluid ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 1 (16 pound) turkey
Directions
Step 1
Crush the peeled garlic cloves, and place into a large bowl. Season with pepper, cumin, oregano, and salt. Pour in lemon juice, wine, and orange juice concentrate; whisk together until well mixed.
Step 2
Using a sharp paring knife, pierce the turkey breast, thighs, and legs; creating holes for the marinade to penetrate. Pour the marinade over turkey, and into the holes. Finally, stuff garlic pieces into the holes. Cover the turkey well, and refrigerate overnight to marinate.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Step 4
Roast turkey in the preheated oven until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 5 hours. Baste the turkey every 30 to 45 minutes. Once the breast has browned, cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent it from becoming burnt.
Tips
Learn more about how to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving in our How to Cook a Turkey article!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 20 | |
Calories 589 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat26g | 33% |
Saturated Fat8g | 38% |
Cholesterol215mg | 72% |
Sodium879mg | 38% |
Total Carbohydrate9g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein75g | |
Vitamin C26mg | 128% |
Calcium97mg | 7% |
Iron5mg | 29% |
Potassium876mg | 19% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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