Brazilian Christmas Turkey

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 2
Brazilian Christmas Turkey with Rum and Lime
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

3h 40min

Ready In

4h

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 turkey ( or , I used a 8 to 9 lb . turkey breast - NOT a turkey roast , though )
2 cups light rum ( to be traditional , use Brazilian Cachaca )
2 onions , diced
6 cloves garlic , chopped
4 ripe tomatoes , diced
1/2 cup olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup grated lime zest ( just the green part )
2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 cup chopped parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
523
Sugar
2g
Fat
29g
Brazilian Christmas Turkey is a well-loved recipe from Brazil and it's become a popular holiday tradition across the world. It's known for its juicy and flavorful meat. This recipe packs a great punch of flavor from the combination of rum and lime, but it also leaves room for your creativity. You can customize the recipe to your liking, making minor adjustments to suit your taste buds. Serve with traditional side dishes like roasted sweet potatoes, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, and gravy. This turkey can be stuffed or cooked alone, allowing you to create a delicious centerpiece for your holiday spread.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2.Rinse the turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Rest the turkey onto a roasting pan or baking dish.
3.In a blender or food processor, combine the rum, onions, garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, bay leaves, lime juice, and lime zest until they are well blended.
4.Pour mixture from blender over turkey. Turn to coat all sides. Add water to bottom of pan.
5.Bake for 3 to 4 hours, until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
6.Let turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
7.In a separate bowl, combine the green onion and parsley. Sprinkle over turkey before serving.

PROS

This savory turkey is spiced with a rum and lime marinade.
It will definitely give your Christmas dinner some tropical, exotic flavors.

The turkey is seasoned and roasted until it is crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside.

It’s a perfect centerpiece for any holiday feast.

CONS

Turkey is high in protein and essential nutrients, but it can also be high in cholesterol.

This recipe includes rum as one of the ingredients.
Some people are advised not to consume alcohol due to health concerns or religious reasons.

The preparation time for this recipe can be quite long, since it requires marinating the turkey overnight before baking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Turkey is a great source of protein, selenium, and vitamin B6, and it’s also low in fat.
Lime is full of Vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber. As a citrus fruit, it is associated with providing excellent immune support, digestive benefits, and helps lower inflammation in the body.
The green onion and parsley in this recipe contain essential minerals and antioxidants that can benefit overall health. They are also linked to cardiovascular health and support for the immune system.

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