Slow Cooker Turkey Mole Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Turkey Mole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange); 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes), divided; 3 1/2 pounds turkey drumsticks (skin-on) (about 4 drumsticks); 5 (dried) ancho chiles; 5 (dried) guajillo chiles; 6 cups unsalted chicken stock; 1 cup sliced plantain, soft, black, and very ripe; 1/2 cup pecan halves, deeply toasted; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; Cooking spray; 1/2 cup diced celery; 24 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise; 1 large yellow onion, thinly vertically sliced; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (optional); 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes

Servings: persons

1/3 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes), divided
3 1/2 pounds turkey drumsticks (skin-on) (about 4 drumsticks)
5 (dried) ancho chiles
5 (dried) guajillo chiles
6 cups unsalted chicken stock
1 cup sliced plantain, soft, black, and very ripe
1/2 cup pecan halves, deeply toasted
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Cooking spray
1/2 cup diced celery
24 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
1 large yellow onion, thinly vertically sliced
2 tablespoons light brown sugar (optional)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes

1
Combine orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, and turkey; refrigerate 30 minutes. Remove turkey from marinade; discard marinade. Pat turkey dry.
2
While turkey marinates, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chiles; toast 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly charred. Cool slightly. Remove and discard stems; keep seeds.
3
Bring stock to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add plantain, chiles, and pecans; simmer 20 minutes or until chiles are very soft.
4
Reduce heat to low. Add chocolate, stirring to prevent scorching. Add oregano, salt, and cumin; simmer 10 minutes.
5
Pour sauce into a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure lid on blender. Place a towel over opening in lid. Blend until smooth.
6
Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add turkey; cook 10 minutes, browning on all sides.
7
Scatter celery, garlic, and onion in a 6-quart slow cooker. Top with turkey and sauce; cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours or until meat is very tender.
8
Remove turkey. Shred meat; discard bones and skin. Stir meat, remaining lime juice, and sugar, if desired, into sauce. Top with cilantro and radishes.
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2600

kcal

Calories

Fat

230

Carbs

268

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange), 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes), divided, 3 1/2 pounds turkey drumsticks (skin-on) (about 4 drumsticks), 5 (dried) ancho chiles, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Turkey Mole 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!

Slow Cooker Turkey Mole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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