Salvadorian Roasted Turkey

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place tomatoes and bell pepper, cut-sides down, onto the prepared baking sheet. Cook under the preheated broiler until skins begin to blacken, about 5 minutes. Place charred vegetables into a bowl; cover with plastic wrap to steam until skins loosen.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Move oven rack to the center position and turn the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Meanwhile, pour vegetable oil into a roasting pan (or skillet large enough to fit the turkey) and heat over medium-high heat. Add turkey; sear on all sides until browned, about 10 minutes. Place breast-side up into the roasting pan; stuff with quartered apples and olives. Set aside.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pumpkin seeds, ancho chiles, and bay leaves; cook and stir until pumpkin seeds smell toasty, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Remove and discard tomato and bell pepper skins; add to the blender. Add onion and pumpkin seed mixture; blend until becomes a thick, smooth sauce. Season with salt and black pepper, adding a little olive brine if desired. Brush sauce onto turkey,'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake turkey in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 3 hours, basting occasionally.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)

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