How to make The BEST Mexican Birria Oven Roasted Juicy Turkey Recipe | Views on the road Turkey

dried chiles

💰Cheaper: fresh chiles

Fresh chiles are more accessible and can provide a different flavor profile.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and works well for roasting.

beef broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth can be a cost-effective substitute with a lighter flavor.

turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Chicken is generally less expensive and cooks faster.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

Prepare the turkey by placing half of the split garlic, bay leaves, guajillo chiles, carrots, and onions in the turkey cavity. Save the rest for the tray.

Coat the turkey with 1/2 stick of melted butter before the final 45 minutes of cooking time.

Place the turkey in the oven and roast for approximately 4 1/2 hours, as suggested for a 13-pound turkey.

In the last 45 minutes, uncover the turkey and continue roasting until it achieves a golden color.

For the turkey sauce, mix 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 stick of melted butter, 1/3 cup of Birria chili oil, 2 tsp of salt, and 3 Tbsp of apple cider vinegar.

For the Birria gravy, combine 2 to 3 cups of turkey broth, 2 Tbsp of AP flour, and 2 Tbsp of butter. Optionally blend guajillo chile, carrot, onion, and garlic into a puree for added thickness and flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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