Turkey in mojo sauce
In a bowl mix:
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Add:
1 pound uncooked chicken sausage links, casings removed
With skin side down:
1 fresh boneless turkey breast (4 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pound with a meat mallet
to 1/2-in. thickness.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Spread sausage mixture over turkey
to within 1 in. of edges.
Roll up jelly-roll style,
starting with a short side.
Tie at 1-1/2-in. to 2-in. intervals
with kitchen string.
Place in a 5-qt. oval slow cooker.
MOJO SAUCE
In a blender combine:
2 cup orange juice
1 tsp fresh cilantro leaves
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tsp minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Cover and process in a blender
While processing gradually add:
1 cup olive oil
Pour over turkey.
Cover and cook on low for 5 hours
or until a thermometer inserted
in center reads 165°.
Remove from slow cooker
cover and let stand for 10 minutes
before slicing, discarding string.
Strain cooking juices into a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil
Cook until liquid is reduced by half.
Serve with turkey.
"Bon appetit!"
Bake option:
Place turkey roll in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour sauce over top.
Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 70-80 minutes
Or until a thermometer inserted
in center of stuffing reads 165°.
(Cover loosely with foil
during the last 20 minutes
if turkey browns too quickly.)
Remove from oven; cover
and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Discard string.
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