Ingredients Â
- 1 whole turkey about 7 kg, fresh or thawed
Piri-Piri Sauce
- 2 peppers
- 1 onion
- 1 cup olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic
- ½ cup sherry or Xeres wine
- 3 tbsp sherry vinegar red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice or lime juice
- 3 tbsp sweet paprika or hot paprika
- 3 tsp espelette pepper or Korean gochugaru
- 1 tbsp salt
- Fresh herbs cilantro, parsley, oregano, basil, as desired
Enchiladas for Two
- 4 wraps or tortillas
- 1 cup leftover Canadian turkey shredded
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese grated
- 1 cup leftover piri-piri sauce
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
For piri-piri turkey
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Remove neck and giblets from cavity of turkey.
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Combine all ingredients for the piri-piri marinade in your blender and blend until smooth.
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Marinate the turkey for 24 hours in refrigerator in this marinade (pour it into the cavity and massage it onto all surfaces) – turn as needed after 12 hours or use a very large freezer bag.
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Place the turkey and marinade in a large roasting pan, breast side down and cook at 300°F for 1.5 hours.
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Turn the turkey breast side up and continue cooking for about 2 more hours.
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The turkey is ready when meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (without touching the bone) reads 170°F.
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Save gravy from cooking pan for the enchiladas.
For the enchiladas:
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Divide the leftover shredded turkey among the tortillas or wraps then roll them up and place side by side them in a baking dish.
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Pour piri-piri gravy on the top and spread evenly in the baking dish.
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Top with grated mozzarella.
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Bake or air fry at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is baked and crusty.
Tips & Tricks
For air fryer cooking, watch for 6 minutes or more as some appliances cook faster.
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 810kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 87gFat: 50gSodium: 1109mg

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