Mexican Thanksgiving Turkey
Mexican Thanksgiving Turkey
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Category
Turkey
Cuisine
Mexican
Servings
8-10
Prep Time
1440 minutes
Cook Time
195 minutes
Wood Pellet Recommendation
Ingredients
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3 tbsp Adobo Sauce
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28 oz. Canned Diced Tomatoes
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6 Garlic Cloves
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1 Lime, Juiced
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2 Oranges, Juiced
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3 tbsp Tomato Paste
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1 Batch Chorizo, Pecan, Apple, Cornbread Stuffing
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1 qt. Chicken Broth
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1, Juiced Lemon
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Louisiana Grills Pulled Pork Rub
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Red Onion, Sliced Thinly
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14 to 16 lb Turkey
Directions
Spicy Thanksgiving Turkey Marinade
Garlic Cloves
Adobo Sauce
Tomato Paste
Chicken Broth
Oranges, Juiced
Lemon, Juiced
Lime, Juiced
Pit Boss Pulled Pork Rub
In a large blender, add garlic cloves, Adobo sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice and Louisiana Grills Pulled Pork Rub. Blend on high until a smooth sauce forms. Set aside.
Rinse turkey thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. Place turkey inside large plastic bag and pour marinade over the top. Seal the bag and massage thoroughly. Place turkey on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours, turning the turkey every 8 hours.
This recipe uses Louisiana Grills Pulled Pork Rub
Fire up your Louisiana Grills pellet grill and preheat to 450°F, with lid closed. If using a gas or charcoal grill, set it up for high heat.
Spread the tomatoes and onions evenly over the bottom of the roasting pan. Set the turkey, breast side up, on top of the vegetables. Stuff the cavity of the turkey with cornbread stuffing, then close the cavity by crossing the legs and tying with butcher’s twine. Pour remaining marinade over turkey.
Transfer turkey to grill and roast for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, open the grill and cover the turkey with aluminum foil, crimping the foil around the edges of the roasting pan. Reduce grill temperature to 350° F, and grill an additional 2 ½ hours.
Remove turkey from grill and baste with pan juices. Return to grill, uncovered, and turn grill up to 400° F. Cook turkey another 15 minutes or until the skin is golden and internal temp reaches 165° F. Remove from grill and allow turkey to rest for 30 minutes before carving.
Special Tools
Aluminum Foil
Blender
Butcher’s Twine
Large Roasting Pan
Paper Towel
Turkey Baster
Tips:
Don’t have time or space to marinade your Turkey in the refrigerator? Inject it into the meatiest parts of the thighs, breasts, and wings instead.