Achiote Turkey

Achiote Turkey

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Thanksgiving is around the corner! This achiote-marinated turkey is the perfect twist on the traditional roasted bird.

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Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorn
  • 6 dried bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 2 oz achiote or annatto paste
  • 5 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 3 small garlic cloves
  • 12 lb turkey, thawed, giblets removed
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ orange
  • ½ red onion
  • ½ yellow onion
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 lb unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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