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

Quick Info

⏱️ 1700 min • 🍽️ 12 servings • ⭐ 88%

Nutrition

1014 cal • 86g protein • 9g carbs • 69g fat

Tags

[North American] • [Central & South American] • [Dairy-Free] • [Gluten-Free] • [Healthy] • [Low-Carb] • [Easy] • [Brunch]

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 6 dried bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• 2 ounces achiote or annatto paste
• 5 tablespoons kosher salt
• 3 small garlic cloves
• 12-14 pound-turkey, thawed, giblets removed
• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ orange
• ½ red onion
• ½ yellow onion
• Juice of 1 orange
• 2 ounces achiote or annatto paste
• 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• Zest of 1 orange
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ teaspoon ground oregano
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions Preview

1. Make the dry brine: Using a mortar and pes…
2. Place the turkey in a large, oven-safe roa…
3. Make the seasoned butter: In a small bowl,…

…and 7 more steps

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Recipe by: Ivanna Lopez Guajardo • From: Tasty