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El Salvadoran Roast Turkey

16 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 3HRS

El Salvadoran Roast Turkey

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4.5
2 ratings
Get fired up for El Salvadoran Roast Turkey. My husband is half Mexican and half El Salvadoran. That means I get fed REALLY WELL when I’m with his family. And while you may think that each country’s food is the same, that is not the case. Both are so delicious and both so unique. Mexican food is like super-delicious party food. Flavor-bursting, crunchy, creamy food. El Salvadoran food is more like serious, at-home comfort food.
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Hi, I'm Karlee! Recipe developer, writer, photographer and pun making extraordinaire. I’m passionate about developing mouth watering recipes that are balanced with amazing flavor combos.
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Get fired up for El Salvadoran Roast Turkey. My husband is half Mexican and half El Salvadoran. That means I get fed REALLY WELL when I’m with his family. And while you may think that each country’s food is the same, that is not the case. Both are so delicious and both so unique. Mexican food is like super-delicious party food. Flavor-bursting, crunchy, creamy food. El Salvadoran food is more like serious, at-home comfort food.
3HRS
Total Time
$17.97
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Butter
1/2 cup
Butter, room temperature
Turkey
12 lb
Turkey
Green Olives
1 can
(10 oz)
Green Olives, drained
Capers
2/3 cup
Capers, drained
Chicken Stock
64 fl oz
Chicken Stock
Bay Leaf
3
Bay Leaves
White Sesame Seeds
1/2 cup
White Sesame Seeds
Pepitas
2 Tbsp
Pepitas
Annatto Seeds
1 Tbsp
Annatto Seeds
Peppercorns
2 tsp
Peppercorns
Stewed Tomatoes
1 can
(32 oz)
Stewed Tomatoes
Water
3/4 cup
Water
Garlic
3 cloves
Garlic
smashed
Dried Chili Pepper
2
Dried Chili Peppers
Paprika
1 tsp
Paprika
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
1324
Fat
35.8 g
Protein
206.3 g
Carbs
16.1 g
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Author's Notes

Typically served with Mexican rolls, romaine lettuce, and tomatoes.
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Blot the defrosted Turkey (12 lb) with a paper towel and massage the skin with Butter (1/2 cup).
step 2
Stuff the turkey cavity with Capers (2/3 cup) and Green Olives (1 can).
step 2 Stuff the turkey cavity with Capers (2/3 cup) and Green Olives (1 can).
step 3
Pour the Chicken Stock (64 fl oz) into the bottom of the roaster and add the Bay Leaves (3). Place turkey into roaster breast side up and place in the oven for 30 minutes.
step 4
Toast the White Sesame Seeds (1/2 cup), Pepitas (2 Tbsp), Annatto Seeds (1 Tbsp), and Peppercorns (2 tsp) in a small saucepan until just fragrant and add to a blender container.
step 4 Toast the White Sesame Seeds (1/2 cup), Pepitas (2 Tbsp), Annatto Seeds (1 Tbsp), and Peppercorns (2 tsp) in a small saucepan until just fragrant and add to a blender container.
step 5
Drain the liquid from the Stewed Tomatoes (1 can) into the blender container and add Water (3/4 cup), Garlic (3 cloves), Dried Chili Peppers (2), Paprika (1 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Blend until ingredients form a paste. Add the rest of the tomatoes to the blender.
step 6
After the turkey has cooked, turn the oven down to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) and pour the blended tomato sauce over the entire turkey.
step 6 After the turkey has cooked, turn the oven down to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) and pour the blended tomato sauce over the entire turkey.
step 7
Place turkey back into the oven and roast until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 170 degrees F (76 degrees C), generously basting every half hour.
step 8
Place foil over the turkey when it starts to darken. Let rest before carving.
step 8 Place foil over the turkey when it starts to darken. Let rest before carving.
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Comfort Food
Chicken
Keto
Low-Carb
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Thanksgiving
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