How to Cook Juicy Turkey Recipe | The BEST Step-By-Step Oven Baked Turkey Recipe | Views on the road

whole turkey

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey breast

Chicken is lower in fat, while turkey breast reduces cooking time.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and is often cheaper than butter.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: herb blend

Dried herbs still provide flavor at a lower cost.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made from scraps.

Clean the turkey with coarse sea salt, using about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons.

Rinse the turkey thoroughly and pat dry.

In a blender, combine mayonnaise, melted butter, olive oil, juice and zest of half a lime, salt, sugar, ground clove, ground cumin, onion powder, black pepper, Mexican oregano, garlic, parsley, and cilantro; blend until smooth.

Pour the sauce over the turkey, coating it well, including inside the cavity.

Stuff the turkey with a cooked pineapple.

Pour chicken broth around the turkey in the roasting pan.

Seal the turkey tightly with foil or a roasting bag.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and roast the turkey for four and a half hours.

After four and a half hours, remove the foil and roast to desired color.

Cooking Techniques

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