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Lime Poached Roasted Turkey

A seasoned turkey is infused with lime, herbs, vegetables, and spices before roasting until fully cooked.

$1.81per serving $
280 minstart to table
8servings

MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinnersThanksgiving on a budgetCold-weather comfortWinter

Ingredients

  • 3 white onions
  • 3 jalapeños or serrano chiles
  • 2 heads garlic
  • 8 oz tomatoes
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 4 limes
  • 10 sprigs fresh oregano
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1 10-12 pound whole fresh or defrosted turkey

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 325 F and place the turkey in a large roasting pan.
  2. Chop the onions, jalapeños, garlic, and tomatoes, then add them around the turkey with the cilantro, oregano, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt, and water.
  3. Squeeze the limes over the turkey and place the lime halves in the pan.
  4. Cover the pan and roast until the thickest breast and thigh reach 165 F, about 3 to 4 hours.
  5. Remove the cover and roast for 20 minutes more to brown the skin.
  6. Rest the turkey for 20 minutes before carving.

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