Turkey Mercedes – a delicious recipe with turkey, garlic, black pepper, ground cumin, oregano, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
1
Wash turkey, discard innards and pat bird dry. Place in roasting pan.
2
Crush peeled garlic cloves with the side of a heavy knife and put in a large bowl. Add the pepper, cuminn, oregano and salt. Whisk in the lemon juice, wine and orange juice until well mixed.
3
Using a sharp paring knife pierce the turky breast, thighs, legs and underside creating many holes for the marinade to penetrate. Pour the marinade over turkey and into holes. Finally stuff as many garlic pieces from the marinade into the holes as possible. Cover turkey well with foil, refrigerate and let marinade overnight.
4
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
5
Remove foil and place turkey in middle of oven. Roast until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees about 5 hours. Baste the turkey with the pan liquids every 30 to 45 minutes using a turkey baster. Be careful not to let the juices puddle in the bottom of the pan or the lower part of the turkey will get soggy. Cover turkey breast with foil the last hour of cooking so it won't burn.
6
Let the turkey rest at least 20 minutes before carving.
1007
kcal
Calories
3
g
Fat
216
g
Carbs
46
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 16 pound turkey, 3 heads garlic peeled, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and more.
Yes, Turkey Mercedes 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.
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