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Christmas Noche Buena
Pavo Navideño Ecuatoriano - Ecuadorian Christmas Turkey
Ecuador's festive Christmas turkey - marinated in naranjilla and spices, served with mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. This Andean-influenced dish blends indigenous and Spanish traditions for a uniquely Ecuadorian celebration.
945
Total Minutes
10
Servings
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
750 min
Prep Time
195 min
Cook Time
945 min
Total Time
Ingredients (12 items)
12.00 lbs
Whole turkey
2.00 cups
Naranjilla juice
or orange juice
1.00 cup
Beer
2.00 large
Onions
quartered
8.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
2.00 tbsp
Ground cumin
1.00 tbsp
Paprika
3.00
Bay leaves
0.50 cup
Butter
softened
2.00 cups
White wine
1.00 cup
Raisins
2.00 tbsp
Salt and pepper
Instructions (8 steps)
1
Mix naranjilla juice, beer, garlic, cumin, paprika for marinade.
2
Marinate turkey overnight in refrigerator, turning occasionally.
720 minutes
3
Remove turkey, pat dry. Stuff cavity with onions, bay leaves, raisins.
4
Rub turkey skin with softened butter, salt, and pepper.
5
Roast at 325°F for 3 hours, basting with wine every 30 minutes.
180 minutes
6
Tent with foil if browning too quickly. Cook to 165°F internal.
7
Strain marinade, reduce to make sauce.
15 minutes
8
Rest turkey 25 minutes. Serve with pristiños and colada morada.
25 minutes