Braised Turkey

Braised Turkey is a traditional recipe perfect for celebrations. With a flavorful and juicy stuffing, this dish will delight all your guests.

Delicious Braised Turkey with a stuffing of ground meat, raisins, and lots of flavor, ideal for special occasions.

Braised Turkey

Main Course
1 hour
Baked
12 Servings

Ingredients

1 Whole turkey

2 pounds of Ground meat

2 tablespoons of Yellow butter

½ cup of Bread crumbs

¼ cup of Raisins

1 teaspoon of Annatto

1 cup of Chopped gouda cheese

1 cup of Chopped onion

1 cup of Chopped red chili peppers

2 tablespoons of Ground garlic

1 tablespoon of Finely chopped parsley

1 cup of Yellow butter

1 liter of Orange juice

1 cup of Red wine

½ cup of Honey

½ cup of Ground garlic

1 tablespoon of Chopped thyme

½ tablespoon of Ground oregano

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : Marinate the turkey 24 hours in advance, starting by mixing the Yellow Butter with ground garlic, thyme, Gouda cheese, and oregano.

Step 2 : Gently place this mixture under the turkey's skin, both on the breast and the legs.

Step 3 : Brush the turkey with orange juice and red wine, then season with salt and pepper all over the skin, and refrigerate on a tray.

Step 4 : In a skillet, melt the Yellow Butter, sauté the onion, ground garlic, and red chili peppers, then add ground meat and cook for 15 minutes.

Step 5 : Add the bread crumbs, raisins, annatto, cook for an additional 5 minutes, then add chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper.

Step 6 : Preheat the oven to 300°F and place the turkey in a baking tray over a bed of chopped onion, celery, and carrots.

Step 7 : Add all the marinade juices and cover with aluminum foil, baking for 3 hours.

Step 8 : Ensure to monitor to prevent the turkey from burning and, if the juices evaporate, add more water or orange juice.

Step 9 : After 3 hours, remove the foil and bake for another 30 minutes.

Step 10 : Finally, remove the turkey from the oven and brush with honey, increase the temperature to 350°F, and bake for an additional 30 minutes to brown.

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