Roasted Adobo Marinated Turkey

Give your holiday table a bold new flavor with this Roasted Adobo Marinated Turkey, a show-stopping centerpiece that’s as stunning as it is delicious. A blend of guajillo and chipotle peppers, fresh citrus, and warm spices infuses every bite of tender JENNIE-O® Fresh All Natural Young Turkey* with smoky, zesty depth.

Marinated overnight and basted with melted butter as it roasts, this turkey turns irresistibly juicy and flavorful, with golden, crisped skin and a fragrant aroma that fills the kitchen. Serve it with the reserved adobo sauce for an extra burst of vibrant flavor.

Total Time

up to 12 hours

Serving Size

Makes 8 Servings

yellow onion, roughly chopped

bay leaves

cloves garlic

tablespoon dried oregano

teaspoon black peppercorns

1/2

teaspoon cumin seeds

1/2

stick cinnamon

cups orange juice

guajillo peppers, stemmed and seeded, soaked 30 minutes

1/2

cup white vinegar

chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

1 1/2

tablespoons paprika

Salt

(12 to 14-pound) JENNIE-O® Fresh All Natural* Young Turkey *Minimally processed. No artificial ingredients, thawed

3/4

cup melted butter

In blender, place onion, bay leaves, garlic, oregano, peppercorns, cumin seeds and cinnamon. Blend to finely chop. Add orange juice, soaked guajillo peppers with soaking water, vinegar, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and paprika. Blend until smooth. Reserve 1 cup mixture for serving.

Wearing gloves, season turkey inside and out with salt. Rub turkey inside and out with remaining adobo mixture. Place turkey in extra-large zip-top bag, and expel any air before sealing. Allow to marinate refrigerated 8 to 24 hours.

Roast bird at 325°F, basting frequently with melted butter 3 to 3¾ hours or until turkey is fully- cooked, 180°F as measured by a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh. ALWAYS confirm doneness with a meat thermometer. Juices should run clear. Let turkey stand 20 minutes before carving. Serve with reserved adobo mixture.

Nutrition information not available.