Adobo Rubbed Thanksgiving Turkey

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 3

Adobo Rubbed Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

by The Chefin Poultry

Prep

30 min

Cook

4 hrs

Ready In

4 hrs 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

12-14

Calories

320

Sugar

Fat

18g

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to gather and enjoy a delicious meal together. This adobo rubbed Thanksgiving turkey is a great way to add some flavor and excitement to your traditional Thanksgiving feast. The adobo rub, made up of garlic, oregano, and peppercorn, adds a spicy kick to the turkey, while the vinegar or lime juice helps to tenderize the meat. Serve this delicious turkey with your favorite Thanksgiving sides, like mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce, and enjoy a meal that your whole family will love.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2.	Rinse turkey inside and out, dry thoroughly with paper towels.
3.	In a small bowl, combine garlic, peppercorn, oregano, and salt to make the adobo rub.
4.	Rub turkey inside and out with olive oil and vinegar or lime juice.
5.	Apply adobo rub to turkey, pushing it in between the turkey skin and meat.
6.	Place turkey in a roasting pan, breast side up, and roast for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached in the thickest part of the turkey.
7.	Let turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.

PROS

This adobo rubbed Thanksgiving turkey is flavorful and delicious, with a perfectly crispy skin and juicy meat.

It’s a great way to spice up the traditional Thanksgiving meal and impress your guests.

CONS

Cooking a whole turkey can be time-consuming and requires some planning ahead.

It can also take up a lot of space in the oven, making it difficult to cook other dishes at the same time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Turkey is a great source of lean protein, and contains essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and Vitamin B6.
It is also a low-fat and low-calorie alternative to red meat.

	1 whole turkey
	1 garlic clove , minced
	1 peppercorn
	1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
	1 teaspoon salt
	1 teaspoon olive oil
	1/2 teaspoon white vinegar or 1/2 teaspoon lime juice