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Roast Turkey with Tropical Marinade for Thanksgiving
Recipe by Tropical Cake Pops
A traditional roasted turkey recipe in tropical style, marinated with olive oil, garlic, cilantro, onion and achiote seasoning, perfect for Thanksgiving dinner. The turkey is cooked slowly at 350°F and finished browned to achieve a crispy and juicy skin.
MediumAmericanServes 12
Printable version with shopping checklist
Source Video
52m
Prep
3h 30m
Cook
31m
Cleanup
4h 53m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$40.00
Per serving:$3.33
Critical Success Points
- • Loosen the turkey skin without tearing it
- • Apply the marinade inside and out
- • Insert butter under the skin
- • Cook at 350 °F until internal temperature reaches 165 °F
- • Rest before carving
Safety Warnings
- • Handle raw turkey with separate utensils to avoid cross‑contamination.
- • Wash hands and surfaces thoroughly after touching raw turkey.
- • Use gloves or tongs when removing the skin to avoid cuts.
- • Be careful with the hot oven and steam when removing the foil.
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