Mojo Cubano Brine Recipe

Name: Mojo Cubano Brine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 -20 lbs turkey; 3 limes, quartered; 3 oranges, quartered; 1 onion, quartered; 4 sprigs cilantro; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; MOJO CUBANO MARINADE; 2 cups olive oil; 2 cups fresh pureed garlic (YES, 2 C.IS RIGHT); 1 cup fresh orange juice; 1 cup lime juice; 1 cup grapefruit juice; 2 cups soy sauce; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons ground cumin, toasted; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon black pepper

Servings: persons

18 -20 lbs turkey
3 limes, quartered
3 oranges, quartered
1 onion, quartered
4 sprigs cilantro
3 sprigs fresh thyme
MOJO CUBANO MARINADE
2 cups olive oil
2 cups fresh pureed garlic (YES, 2 C.IS RIGHT)
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup lime juice
1 cup grapefruit juice
2 cups soy sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons ground cumin, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon black pepper

1
Thaw turkey in refrigerator for 3 days.
2
Remove neck and giblets from cavity.
3
Place the bird in a x-large cooking bag.
4
Using your hands, thoroughly rub the marinade into the bird and fill the cavity.
5
Secure cooking bag with twist tie.
6
Allow bird to marinate in the refrigerator for at least one day in advance of cooking.
7
Reserve the remaining half of the marinade.
8
Preheat the oven to 500u00b0F.
9
Remove the bird from the marinade, reserving the marinade.
10
Place the bird on a rack on a roasting pan.
11
Fill the cavity with the limes, oranges, onion and cilantro& thyme sprigs.
12
Put it in the hot oven.
13
Caramelize the exterior of the bird, leaving the interior undone.
14
Pour the used marinade over the bird and reduce the oven heat to 300, Roast real slowly for up to 3 hours or until interior reaches 160 degrees.
15
Remove from oven and cover with foil until ready to carve.
16
Don't let the meat get cold.
17
Slice in 1/4 inch medallions, drizzled with reserved marinade.

2342

kcal

Calories

155

Fat

Carbs

153

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 -20 lbs turkey, 3 limes, quartered, 3 oranges, quartered, 1 onion, quartered, and more.

Yes, Mojo Cubano Brine 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mojo Cubano Brine

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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