Pibil Turkey

This Christmas, enjoy a different turkey. This turkey is marinated with achiote, orange, and oregano like the classic pibil marinade; stuffed with citrus fruits that will give it an unparalleled flavor.
Ingredients
10
Servings
  • 1 turkey
  • 4 cups water, for the marinade
  • 400 grams achiote, for the marinade
  • 4 tablespoons oregano, for the marinade
  • 4 cups orange juice, for the marinade
  • 1 white onion, for the marinade
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, for the marinade
  • 4 cloves garlic, for the marinade
  • 12 black peppercorns, for the marinade
  • 50 grams salt, for the marinade
  • 5 lemons, in quarters, for the filling
  • 4 oranges, in quarters, for the filling
  • 1/2 bunches fresh oregano, for the filling
  • 4 red onions, for the garnish
  • 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar, for the garnish
  • 1 cup water, for the garnish
  • 20 Habanero chiles, for the sauce
  • 1/4 cups apple cider vinegar, for the sauce
  • 1/2 cups water, for the sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, to season the garnish and the sauce
Preparation
2h
6h
Low
  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Blend all the marinade ingredients until you obtain a smooth mixture.
  • Baste the turkey with the marinade, covering all parts, and let it marinate for about 1 hour.
  • Stuff the turkey with lemons, oranges, and oregano.
  • Bake for 4 to 6 hours or until cooked, checking occasionally and basting with the same juice.
  • For the garnish of small onions, mix the onions with vinegar, water, and a little salt in a bowl. Let it rest for 30 minutes. Reserve.
  • For the chili sauce, roast the habanero chiles on a griddle and blend with vinegar, water, and a little salt. Reserve.
  • Take the turkey out of the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes. Cut and serve with the small onions and habanero sauce.

Nutritional Information

* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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