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Puerto Rican Turkey Recipe

If you’re looking to add a delicious Puerto Rican twist to your holiday feast, this recipe will bring those heartwarming flavors to your Thanksgiving table.
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Picture of finished Puerto Rican Turkey Pavochon
Prep Time:7 hours
Cook Time:5 hours

Equipment

  • 1 Baking pan
  • 1 thermometer
  • 1 Baking bag
  • 1 spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 15-17 lbs Turkey Thawed
  • 3 tbsp Sofrito homemade or store-bought
  • 7 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp adobo adjust as needed
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp rosemary
  • 3 tsp oregano
  • 1 stick butter melted
  • 1 packet Saxon
  • salt to taste
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Prepare the Turkey

  • Rinse and pat dry the turkey.
  • Take 1 teaspoon pepper, 2 teaspoons thyme, 2 teaspoons rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 garlic cloves (minced) and add it inside the turkey's cavity.
  • Melt your butter and add the sofrito. Next, mix in the pepper, oregano, adobo, and lemon juice, along with 5 of the garlic cloves, minced or pressed.
  • Using a spoon, gently separate the skin from the breast and with a knife, cut slits into the thighs and legs.
  • Spoon the sofrito paste into the slits on the thighs and legs. Spread the remaining paste over the outside of the turkey, massaging it all over the skin.
    Yessi adding the Puerto Rican seasoning paste underneath the skin of the turkey.
  • Place your seasoned turkey in an oven bag to keep it juicy, and transfer it to a sturdy roasting pan.
  • Place the Turkey in the refrigerator and let it marinade for at least 5-6 hours. I recommend you let it marinade from the day before for extra flavor!

Baking the Turkey

  • Cut a few small slits in the top of the bag for venting, and double up on disposable pans if needed for stability. Roast the turkey at 325°F for approximately five hours, and cook it until thoroughly done and browned.

Serving the Puerto Rican Turkey

  • After cooking, let the turkey rest for a few minutes. Beginning to transfer the turkey to a serving dish. Arrange the turkey pieces on a platter, drizzle some pan juices over the top, and you’re ready to serve!

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Cost: $20