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BAKED JAMAICAN JERK TURKEY | HOW TO MAKE SPATCHCOCK JERK TURKEY IN THE OVEN VIDEO RECIPE

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Jerk Turkey

Cultural Context

Jerk turkey is a vibrant dish rooted in Jamaican culinary traditions, originating from the Maroons, who developed a unique method of seasoning and cooking meats. The use of spicy jerk seasoning reflects the island's rich heritage, often associated with celebrations and gatherings. Today, jerk turkey is enjoyed not only in Jamaica but also in various Caribbean communities and beyond, especially during festive occasions and barbecues.

JamaicanJMmain
240 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 turkey
2 oranges
2 limes
1 lemon
1 cup pineapples
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon caramelized onion
1 tablespoon Slap Yo Mama seasoning
jerk seasoning

jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: generic spice blend

Homemade mixes can be lower in sodium and tailored to taste.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: habanero peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeño peppers

Habaneros maintain heat while being more accessible.

1

Move ingredients to the side.

2

Spatchcock the turkey using kitchen shears, cutting along the backbone.

3

Remove the neck from the turkey.

4

Clean out the inside of the turkey.

5

Rinse the turkey under water.

6

Cut up the lemons, limes, and oranges.

7

Place the cut fruits and pineapples inside the turkey.

8

Pour some juice from the fruits into the turkey.

9

Optionally add brown sugar to the mixture inside the turkey.

10

Rub olive oil over the turkey.

11

Sprinkle granulated garlic over the turkey.

12

Add caramelized onion to the turkey.

13

Season with Slap Yo Mama seasoning.

14

Apply jerk seasoning mainly on the front side of the turkey.

15

Flip the turkey over in the pan.

16

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

17

Optionally let the turkey marinate overnight, but the creator skips this step.

18

Place the turkey in the oven unwrapped for about 3 to 4 hours.

19

After about 3 and a half hours, turn on the broiler to crisp the turkey.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingroasting

Equipment Needed

kitchen shearsovenpan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Jerked TurkeySpicy Turkey

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