Turkey Mercedes Recipe
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Turkey Mercedes

By: Anel  
"Thanksgiving turkey has been given a Cuban twist! We celebrate this American holiday by preparing a turkey marinated with the flavors of Cuba. The recipe is foolproof and the turkey is the best you'll ever taste!"

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What to Drink?

Wine Riesling
Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
5 Hrs
Ready In:
13 Hrs 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 turkey
 

Ingredients

  • 3 heads garlic, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons salt (or to taste)
  • 2 cups fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 (16 pound) turkey

Directions

  1. Crush the peeled garlic cloves, and place into a large bowl. Season with pepper, cumin, oregano, and salt. Pour in lemon juice, wine, and orange juice concentrate; whisk together until well mixed.
  2. Using a sharp paring knife, pierce the turkey breast, thighs, and legs; creating holes for the marinade to penetrate. Pour the marinade over turkey, and into the holes. Finally, stuff garlic pieces into the holes. Cover the turkey well, and refrigerate overnight to marinate.
  3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  4. Roast turkey in the preheated oven until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 5 hours. Baste the turkey every 30 to 45 minutes. Once the breast has browned, cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent it from becoming burnt.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 589 | Total Fat: 25.6g | Cholesterol: 215mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by CLINTTBF 
Not to sound mean but - this recipe was followed exactly (with reservations) using a 22-pound... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2006 by ROBYNLEIGH 
I followed the recipe exactly, and it was absolutely delicious. Incredibly moist, flavorful,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2008 by amydoll 
This was fabulous! I was only cooking for my hubby and I so here's what I did. I bought a 4lb... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2006 by Susie Z 
Since I was making a turkey breast rather than a whole turkey, I used the servings calculator... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2007 by Karen in DE 
I usually cook my turkeys in a Reynolds bag, so I used the bag to hold the turkey while... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2006 by Pistachiogrn 
AMAZING! This was my first turkey roating experience and what an experience. I had 22lbs... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2006 by Rick 
I have made this myself and shared it with my office staff during our Holiday Pot Luck...It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by Ruthann 
It was delicious and the citrus marinade was so fresh tasting. I marinated the turkey in a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2006 by gigbush 
This is by far the best Turkey Recipe, not the same ol thanksgiving bird recipe, way to put... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2006 by AJ 
This is the best thing since sliced bread! Best ever! MORE

 
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