Spicy Roast Turkey

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This recipe makes the best spicy turkey ever. It's great for Thanksgiving, potlucks, or dinner parties. It's a wonderful dish with just the right amount of spice that will fill your whole neighborhood with an enchanting aroma. Make it a day in advance to save time.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
30
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Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

  • 1 cup whiskey

  • ½ cup minced garlic

  • 1 (22 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

  • 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle chilies in adobo sauce

  • roasting bag for a large turkey

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. Stir onion, roasted red peppers, whiskey, and garlic together in a bowl. Place mixture inside turkey cavity. Mince chipotle peppers in a food processor until about the consistency of spaghetti sauce. Rub 1/2 of the chipotles on the outside of the turkey, and place the rest inside the cavity. Place turkey into a roasting bag, close the bag according to the directions, and place into a roasting pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 3 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let rest in a warm area for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

Tips

I recommend making the turkey a day in advance. Then you can chop the turkey into chunks, put it into a crock pot and fill the remaining space with the turkey broth. Heat on Low until heated through, about 2 hours.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

529 Calories
24g Fat
2g Carbs
68g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Calories 529
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 196mg 65%
Sodium 234mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 68g 135%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 68mg 5%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 685mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.