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Pavochón

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Equipment

  • Conventional Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 14-15 lb turkey defrosted

Pavochón Marinade Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic pealed
  • 1/2 cup small yellow onion
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 2 pcs lime juiced
  • 1 tbsp Healthy Rican Adobo
  • 1 tbsp Healthy Rican Savory Spice Mix  (Don’t have the Savory Spice Mix yet? Stock up here OR use our regular Adobo in its place)
  • 1 tbsp Healthy Rican Sazón
  • 2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp oregano

Instructions
 

  • Remove giblets and turkey neck from the turkey and fully dry the turkey with paper towels.
  • Make the turkey marinade: Add all the marinade ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth, or chop everything by hand very finely and mix all together.
  • Gently lift the skin from the turkey breast and separate gently.
  • Season the turkey with the marinade over and under the skin.
  • Cover the turkey and refrigerate for 12-48 hours. 
  • Remove the turkey from the fridge at least an hour before cooking, and let sit at room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Stuff the cavity of the turkey as desired and tie the legs together with kitchen twine.
  • Roast turkey uncovered until juices are clear and turkey has cooked through. Typically for 2-3 hours or until the turkey reaches the following temperatures: 180°F in thigh. 170°F in the breast. 165°F in stuffing.
  • Enjoy with your favorite side dishes, along with quality time with your loved ones.