Brazilian Christmas Turkey Recipe

Name: Brazilian Christmas Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 lb) turkey (or, I used a 8 to 9 lb. turkey breast - NOT a turkey roast, though); 2 cups light rum (to be traditional, use Brazilian Cachaca); 2 onions, diced; 6 cloves garlic, chopped; 4 ripe tomatoes, diced; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup grated lime zest (just the green part); 2 cups water; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 1 cup chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 (12 lb) turkey (or, I used a 8 to 9 lb. turkey breast - NOT a turkey roast, though)
2 cups light rum (to be traditional, use Brazilian Cachaca)
2 onions, diced
6 cloves garlic, chopped
4 ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup grated lime zest (just the green part)
2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 cup chopped parsley

1
Place turkey (or turkey breast) and all other ingredients in a large oven roasting bag, seal tightly with no air and place in a large dish in the refrigerator to marinate overnight (actually, mine marinated for nearly 2 days--).
2
When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
3
Remove turkey from marinade and place in a large roasting pan.
4
In a strainer, drain liquid from the vegetables and seasonings; place vegetables and seasonings in the turkey cavity.
5
Roast, covered with foil, for 30 minutes at 425 degrees; reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and roast about another 3 to 3-1/2 hours (for turkey breast; for a whole turkey, adjust your time accordingly), basting periodically.
6
Uncover the last 30 minutes or so for browning of the turkey.
7
Makes the most excellent turkey sandwiches--.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 lb) turkey (or, I used a 8 to 9 lb. turkey breast - NOT a turkey roast, though), 2 cups light rum (to be traditional, use Brazilian Cachaca), 2 onions, diced, 6 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Brazilian Christmas Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brazilian Christmas Turkey

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