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Dominican Thanksgiving Turkey (Pavo al Horno)

Make Thanksgiving extra special with a Dominican turkey that’s marinated overnight and roasted until golden. It’s juicy, flavorful, and guaranteed to be the star of the table!
Dominican Style Thanksgiving Turkey Pavo al Horno
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By: Franchesca Livraghi
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Marinating Time 8 hours
Total Time 13 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Dominican, latin
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Roasting pan with rack
  • Turkey baster

Ingredients
  

  • 1 turkey
  • 1 yellow onion peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 head garlic peeled
  • ¼ cup sofrito
  • 4 oranges juiced
  • 2 lime juiced
  • 1 tbsp adobo
  • 1 tsp sazón
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 stick butter sliced into small cubes
  • ½ tsp adobo for sprinkling
  • ½ tsp sazón for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, combine the onion, garlic cloves, sofrito, orange juice, lime juice, adobo, sazón, thyme, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  • Use your hands to separate the skin from the breast and the rest of the turkey. Pour the marinade all over the skin making sure to coat it thoroughly, including under the skin and inside the cavity.
  • Place the turkey in a large container, cover with foil or saran wrap, then place in the refrigerator to marinate overnight.
  • The next day, preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Place the turkey in a roasting pan with a rack, season the skin with adobo and sazón, and add the butter cubes all over the turkey, including under the skin and inside the cavity.
  • Cover it tightly with foil and roast for 4 hours, using a turkey baster every 2 hours to scoop up the juices and pour them over the turkey.
  • Remove the foil and continue roasting for an additional 30 minute, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the turkey is golden brown.
  • Let the turkey rest before carving. Buen provecho!
Keyword Dominican Recipe, Dominican Turkey, Pavo, Pavo al Horno, Receta Dominicana, Thanksgiving Dishes, Turkey
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