Turkey Mercedes

Turkey Mercedes
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Turkey Mercedes a try. One serving contains 462 calories, 63g of protein, and 16g of fat. This recipe serves 18. 66 people found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. If you have lemon juice, ground cumin, oregano, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 13 hours and 40 minutes.

Instructions

1
Crush the peeled garlic cloves, and place into a large bowl. Season with pepper, cumin, oregano, and salt.
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2
Pour in lemon juice, wine, and orange juice concentrate; whisk together until well mixed.
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3
Using a sharp paring knife, pierce the turkey breast, thighs, and legs; creating holes for the marinade to penetrate.
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4
Pour the marinade over turkey, and into the holes. Finally, stuff garlic pieces into the holes. Cover the turkey well, and refrigerate overnight to marinate.
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5
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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6
Roast turkey in the preheated oven until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 5 hours. Baste the turkey every 30 to 45 minutes. Once the breast has browned, cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent it from becoming burnt.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In13 hrs, 40 m.
Servings18
Health Score29
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