Chile-Rubbed Turkey

Name: Chile-Rubbed Turkey
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 dried ancho chiles; 8 dried chiles de árbol; 2 Tbsps cumin seeds; 1 head garlic, halved; 10 dried guajillo chiles; 237 milliliters kosher salt; 2 kilograms pale lager (such as Tecate or Budweiser); 118 milliliters (packed) light brown sugar; 59 milliliters fresh lime juice; 10 servings Lime wedges and fresh chiles and herbs (for garnish; optional); 473 milliliters (or more) low-sodium chicken broth; 1 large onion, quartered; 2 bunches oregano, divided; 5 kilograms 12–14-pound turkey, giblets and neck removed; 118 milliliters (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Chile-Rubbed Turkey might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 10. One portion of this dish contains around 89g of protein, 33g of fat, and a total of 861 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of brown sugar, turkey, garlic, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the kosher salt you could follow this main course with the Low Fat Crumbs Cake (Kosher-Dairy) as a dessert.

Instructions

Using kitchen shears, cut open guajillo and ancho chiles along one side; place seeds in large bowl; set aside. Open chiles and place flat in a large dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, turning once, until lightly puffed and toasted, about 4 minutes.

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Ancho Chili Pepper

Guajillo Pepper

Chili Pepper

Seeds

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Frying Pan

Bowl

Add chiles de árbol and cumin seeds; toast until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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Cumin Seeds

Chili Pepper

Toast

Transfer to bowl with chile seeds, add 4 cups boiling water, and let soak until softened, about 10 minutes.

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Chili Pepper

Seeds

Water

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Bowl

Purée chile mixture with soaking liquid, onion, and garlic in a blender.

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Garlic

Chili Pepper

Onion

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Blender

Combine beer, brown sugar, 1 bunch oregano, 1 cup salt, 3 cups chile paste, and 8 cups water in a very large stock pot.

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Brown Sugar

Chili Paste

Oregano

Stock

Water

Beer

Salt

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Pot

Add turkey, cover, and chill at least 12 hours and up to 14 hours.

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Whole Turkey

Remove turkey from brine; pat dry.

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Whole Turkey

Brine

Place, breast side up, on a rack set in a large roasting pan.

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Mix remaining 2 1/2 teaspoon salt into remaining 1 1/2 cups chile paste. Working from neck end of turkey, gently loosen skin from breasts and rub under skin and all over outside of bird. Chill turkey at least 8 hours and up to 12 hours.

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Chili Paste

Whole Turkey

Salt

Dry Seasoning Rub

Preheat oven to 375°F. Stuff turkey with onion, garlic, and remaining bunch of oregano; tie legs together with kitchen twine.

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Oregano

Garlic

Whole Turkey

Onion

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Oven

Add broth and 2 cups water to pan and roast turkey 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F and roast, basting every 30–40 minutes with melted butter, adding more broth or water as needed to maintain some liquid in pan, and tenting with foil if turkey browns too quickly, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 2 1/2–3 hours longer.

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Butter

Whole Turkey

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Transfer turkey to a platter; tent with foil.

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Whole Turkey

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Aluminum Foil

Let rest at least 30 minutes before carving.

Meanwhile, strain pan drippings into a measuring cup.

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Let sit 30 minutes, then skim fat from surface. Bring to a boil in a medium saucepan; reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 1 cup. Stir in lime juice.

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Lime Juice

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Sauce Pan

Garnish turkey as desired and serve with pan sauce alongside.

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Whole Turkey

Sauce

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Servings:

dried ancho chiles 8

dried chiles de árbol 2Tbsps

cumin seeds 1head

garlic, halved 10

dried guajillo chiles 237milliliters

kosher salt 2kilograms

pale lager (such as Tecate or Budweiser)118milliliters

(packed) light brown sugar 59milliliters

fresh lime juice 10servings

Lime wedges and fresh chiles and herbs (for garnish; optional)473milliliters

(or more) low-sodium chicken broth 1large

onion, quartered 2bunches

oregano, divided 5kilograms

12–14-pound turkey, giblets and neck removed 118milliliters

(1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Recommended wine: Cava, Grenache, Shiraz

Chili can be paired with Cava, Grenache, and Shiraz. These juicy reds don't have too much tannin (important for spicy foods), but a sparkling wine like cava can tame the heat even better. The Weinert Cavas de Weinert with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 27 dollars per bottle.