Stuffed Turkey with Mojo Sauce

Name: Stuffed Turkey with Mojo Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings (about 1 cup sauce).
Ingredients: 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound uncooked chicken sausage links, casings removed; 1 fresh boneless turkey breast (4 pounds); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; MOJO SAUCE:; 1 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup minced fresh oregano or 4 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/4 cup lime juice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup olive oil

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

1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound uncooked chicken sausage links, casings removed
1 fresh boneless turkey breast (4 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
MOJO SAUCE:
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup minced fresh oregano or 4 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 cup lime juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup olive oil

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix well.
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. Place in a 5-qt. oval slow cooker.
In a blender, combine the first nine sauce ingredients; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Pour over turkey.
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.
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.

Bake option: Place turkey roll in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour sauce over top. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 70-80 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in center of stuffing reads 165°. (Cover loosely with foil during the last 20 minutes if turkey browns too quickly.) Remove from oven; cover and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Discard string. Skim fat from cooking juices; serve juices with turkey.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice with 2 tablespoons sauce: 719 calories, 46g fat (9g saturated fat), 174mg cholesterol, 515mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 66g protein.

Originally published as Mojo Stuffed Turkey in Taste of Home Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes 2013