Stuffed Turkey with Mojo Sauce
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. Cook: 5 hours + standing
YIELD: 8 servings (about 1 cup sauce).
I love Latin food so I created this recipe that combines wonderful spices and fresh ingredients. This is a traditional turkey recipe with a healthier twist because it uses chicken sausage instead of chorizo. —Melissa Lauer, San Antonio, Texas
Ingredients
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1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 pound uncooked chicken sausage links, casings removed
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1 fresh boneless turkey breast (4 pounds)
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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MOJO SAUCE:
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1 cup orange juice
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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1/4 cup minced fresh oregano or 4 teaspoons dried oregano
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1/4 cup lime juice
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 cup olive oil
Directions
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1.
In a bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly.
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2.
With skin side down, pound turkey breast with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread sausage mixture over turkey to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; tie at 1-1/2-in. to 2-in. intervals with kitchen string.
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3.
In a large skillet, brown turkey on all sides. Place in a 5-qt. oval slow cooker.
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4.
In a blender, combine the first 9 sauce ingredients; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Pour over turkey.
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5.
Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Remove from slow cooker; cover and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Discard string.
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6.
Meanwhile, skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juices to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece with 2 tablespoons sauce: 719 calories, 46g fat (9g saturated fat), 174mg cholesterol, 515mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 66g protein.
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