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Food/Recipe
Pavo
Prep30 mins
Cook3 hours 30 mins
Total4 hours
🌍 Latin American / Traditional🍽️ Main Course👥 10-12 people
Ingredients
- 🦃 1 whole turkey (12-14 lbs)
- 🧄 6 cloves of garlic, minced
- 🌿 2 tbsp fresh oregano
- 🧂 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 🍋 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 🍊 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 🫒 1/4 cup olive oil
- 🌶️ 1 tsp black pepper
- 🧅 1 large onion, quartered
Instructions
- 🥣 Combine garlic, oregano, salt, lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, and pepper in a bowl to create the marinade.
- 🔪 Clean and pat the turkey dry, then loosen the skin and rub the marinade all over and under the skin.
- ⏳ Let the turkey marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- 🌡️ Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- 🥘 Place the turkey in a roasting pan and stuff the cavity with onion quarters.
- ⏲️ Roast for about 15-20 minutes per pound until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- ✨ Baste the turkey with its juices every 45 minutes to keep it moist.
- 🍽️ Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving and serving.
