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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