Salvadorian Turkey

EL MEJOR NIDO
Salvadorian Turkey
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
25 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
3 hr 28 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
12 to 15 servings
Give your Thanksgiving turkey a Salvadorian twist with this easy recipe. The crispy ancho chile/pumpkin seed sauce is a wonderful coating that seals the turkey’s natural juices. Serve with your favorite sides.

Ingredients

Step 1

Arrange oven rack in the middle position. Line baking sheet with foil. Preheat broiler.

Step 2

Arrange tomatoes and bell pepper cut-side-down on prepared baking sheet. Broil for 7 to 10 minutes or until skins begin to loosen and peel off. Remove from oven. Using tongs, place tomatoes and bell pepper in a plastic bag. Seal and set aside for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Set oven temperature to 400° F.

Step 4

Place turkey in roasting pan. Rub with 4 tablespoons oil on all sides. Place in oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until turkey skin begins to turn golden brown. Remove from oven. Stuff cavity with apples and olives. Set aside.

Step 5

Decrease oven temperature to 350° F.

Step 6

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add dried chile skins and pumpkin seeds. Quickly stir for about 6 minutes or until pumpkin seeds begin to brown. Pour chile/pumpkin seed mixture into a blender. Set aside.

Step 7

Remove as much of the steamed tomato skins as possible. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, bouillon and coffee granules to blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

Step 8

Slowly pour sauce over turkey, brushing evenly to cover turkey.

Step 9

Bake, basting occasionally, for 3 hours or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 165° to 170° F.

Step 10

Remove apples and olives from cavity before serving.

Tip

Serve on a platter or large cutting board accented by green grapes, green apples, salad greens and herbs.

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