Cuban Mojo Turkey

Official MAGGI®
Cuban Mojo Turkey
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Intermediate
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
30 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
4 hr 5 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
12 to 15 servings

Amp up your Thanksgiving turkey with this tasty marinade, but keep it handy year-round because it can also be used to marinate steak, fish, and chicken.

Cuban Mojo Turkey is a dish that takes your holiday feast to new heights. This recipe from Official MAGGI® introduces a vibrant blend of flavors, making use of the distinctive turkey mojo to bring a zesty and flavorful touch to your table. Enhanced with MAGGI Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon, the marinade infuses the turkey with a rich, aromatic taste that is both inviting and mouthwatering.

Perfect for an intermediate level chef, this centerpiece will shine at your Thanksgiving or any festive gathering, ensuring a memorable meal for all. With its Latin American roots, the Cuban-inspired mojo adds a delicious twist to your traditional holiday spread.

Surprise your guests this season with the unforgettable flavor of Cuban Mojo Turkey.

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Ingredients

Make It

Step 1

Place garlic, bouillon and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until a paste forms. Transfer to a medium bowl; stir in olive oil, melted tangerine bars, vinegar and oregano.

Step 2

Place turkey in a roasting pan.

Step 3

Separate turkey skin from the meat carefully with two fingers. Add rub between skin and meat. Any leftover rub can be poured over turkey, making sure it covers turkey evenly. Cover with foil; refrigerate overnight to marinate.

Step 4

Remove turkey from refrigerator 1 hour prior to roasting.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 400° F.

Step 6

Roast turkey covered, breast side down for the first 35 minutes. Carefully turn the turkey so breast side is up. Place orange, lime and onion in cavity.

Step 7

Decrease oven temperature to 350° F and cook for 3 ½ hours or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 165° to 170° F.

Step 8

Remove from oven and let turkey rest for 30 minutes prior to carving.

Ingredients

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