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Dominican Citrus Garlic Marinade
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup dry white cooking wine
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small onion sliced
Turkey
- 5 lb boneless double turkey breast butterflied, skin on
Stuffing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 cup finely chopped Dominican-style chorizo
- 2 yellow ripe plantains plátanos maduros, sliced lengthwise
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- Salt and black pepper
Skin Rub
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon softened butter
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- Salt and pepper
Prepare stuffing
Heat olive oil in a pan.
Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
Add chopped chorizo and cook until lightly browned.
Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Cool completely.
Assemble
Remove turkey from marinade and pat dry.
Lay skin side down.
Spread chorizo mixture evenly.
Lay yellow plantain slices in the center.
Roll tightly and secure with twine.
Rub outside with olive oil, butter, garlic, salt and pepper.
Roast
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Roast for 1 to 1½ hours, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
If needed, broil briefly for crispier skin.
Rest 20–30 minutes before slicing.