Salvadoran Roast Turkey Recipe
I can't wait to tell you about this Salvadoran Roast Turkey recipe I tried not long ago. This recipe comes from El Salvador, a country in Central America.
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Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 668 kcal
Ingredients
- Roasting pan with a rack
- Basting brush or spoon
- Aluminum foil
- Meat thermometer
- Small bowl for seasoning mixture
- Saucepan for gravy
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove neck and giblets from the turkey, and rinse turkey inside and out with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together vegetable oil, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the seasoning mixture all over the turkey, inside and out.
- Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side up.
- Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.
- Cover the turkey with foil, and roast for 3 hours.
- Remove the foil, baste the turkey with the pan drippings, and continue roasting for an additional 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165°F (75°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Remove turkey from the oven, and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.
- While the turkey is resting, strain the pan drippings into a saucepan.
- Skim the fat off the top of the pan drippings, and bring the drippings to a boil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
- Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the boiling pan drippings, whisking constantly, until the gravy thickens.
- Carve the turkey, and serve with the gravy.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Make sure the turkey is fully thawed before cooking to ensure even cooking. Let the turkey rest for at least 15-20 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat. Use a basting brush or spoon to evenly distribute the pan drippings over the turkey for a moist and flavorful result. To make clean-up easier, line the roasting pan with aluminum foil before placing the turkey on the rack.Nutrition
Calories: 668kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 98g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 340mg | Sodium: 1095mg | Potassium: 1008mg
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