Jamaican Jerk Roast Turkey | Saveur

Jamaican Jerk Roast Turkey | Saveur

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A simple roast turkey is transformed into a thing of legend when slathered with a spicy, fragrant jerk sauce. Basting towards the end of roasting ensures a crisp, brown skin without overcaramelizing...

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Ingredients

  • 3⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1⁄2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1⁄2 cup chopped scallions
  • 1⁄4 cup freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 2 1⁄2 Tbsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1⁄2 Tbsp. dried thyme
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1⁄2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1⁄2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1⁄4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, plus wedges for serving
  • 1 1⁄2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 Scotch bonnet or habanero chiles, stemmed and chopped
  • 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 8 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 whole turkey (12 lb.)

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