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Pavo Relleno

Cultural Context

Pavo Relleno, or stuffed turkey, is a traditional dish in El Salvador, often served during Christmas and special occasions. This dish reflects the influence of indigenous and Spanish culinary traditions, combining local ingredients with European techniques. Families gather to enjoy this festive meal, making it a symbol of celebration and togetherness. Today, variations exist, with some incorporating different spices or stuffing ingredients, showcasing the dish's adaptability and the cultural richness of Salvadoran cuisine.

SalvadoranSVmain
180 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
1 turkey
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon garlic powder
paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces butter
1 tablespoon dehydrated onion
1 pound ground meat (beef, pork, or turkey)
1 potato
1 carrot
1 chayote
3 cloves garlic
bell peppers (yellow, red, green)
olive oil
beef broth
natural bread crumbs
olives

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber and nutrients.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats while being cost-effective.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made at home.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: fresh grapes

Dried cranberries add tartness and are often less expensive.

1

Prepare the turkey by thawing and drying it with paper towels.

2

Inject the turkey with a mixture of 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup apple cider, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

3

Mix 4 ounces of semi-melted butter with 1 tablespoon dehydrated onion, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.

4

Rub the butter mixture inside and outside the turkey.

5

Prepare a roasting bag for a 12-pound turkey to speed up cooking time.

6

Marinate the turkey in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours.

7

For the filling, cook 1 pound of ground meat with diced potato, carrot, chayote, and 3 cloves of minced garlic in a skillet with olive oil.

8

Add bell peppers and season with garlic powder, black pepper, and beef broth.

9

Mix in natural bread crumbs for consistency.

10

Let the filling cool before stuffing it into the turkey.

11

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

12

Stuff the turkey with the filling and add olives around it.

13

Roast the turkey in the oven for 2 hours.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingroasting

Equipment Needed

roasting bagskilletmeasuring cupssyringe for injecting turkey

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Stuffed TurkeyPavo Relleno de Navidad

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