Free Recipe @ Vickie's Recipes: Turkey Mercedes (Cuban) (Turkey)

Turkey Mercedes (Cuban): Submitted by: Vickie | Date Added: 20 Oct 2020
Listed in: Main Dishes: Poultry / Turkey Ingredients

3 heads garlic, lightly crushed
2T kosher salt
1T black pepper
1 T cumin
1T dried oregano
2 c lemon juice
1 c dry white wine
1/2 can (12oz) frozen orange juice concentrate (2/3c) thawed
1 (16-18 lb) whole turkey, thawed, rinsed and patted dry
Citrus halves and wedges such as limes, mandarin and blood oranges
Fresh oregano for garnish

1. Stir the first 5 ing. in a large bowl. Stir in the next 3 liquid ingredients.
2. Pierce breast, thighs and legs with a knife, creating 1/2 inch slits.
3. Place turkey in a lg 2 gallon bag. Reserving garlic, pour marinade over turkey and in cavity.
4. Stuff garlic in slits.
5. Seal bag and marinate 4-12 hours.
6. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Transfer turkey to a roasting rack in roasting pan, breast side up. Discard marinade. Tie legs together with kitchen string.
7. Roast 3 1/4 hours. Snip and remove string. Tent breast with foil and continue roasting 30-60 min. more, until thigh temp registers 180 degrees.
8. Transfer to large platter, tent loosely and let stand 15 min before carving.
9. Garnish with citrus pieces and fresh oregano sprigs.

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