Mexican-Style Thanksgiving Turkey + Delicious Leftover Ideas!”

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a nice flavor.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers are milder and easier to find.

pepper jack cheese

🥗Healthier: mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar

Mozzarella offers a lower-fat option while cheddar is widely available.

Clean the chile by removing the tail and seeds.

Boil water, turn it off, and add the cleaned chile to hydrate for 10 minutes.

Remove the skin from the turkey.

Make holes in the turkey and stuff with jalapeños and raisins.

Blend the hydrated chiles, garlic, and beef broth with 3 cups of water.

Season the turkey generously with salt (about 3 tablespoons).

Pour the blended mixture over the turkey, ensuring it's well covered.

Bake the turkey at 350°F (180°C) for the first 2 hours, then lower the temperature to 300°F (150°C) for the remaining time, basting every 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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