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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 16
Author: Gaila - The Petit Gourmet
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Ingredients

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

Instructions

Marinate

  • Marinate turkey overnight in citrus garlic marinade.

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.
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