Roasted Turkey (Pernil Style)
A Dominican-style turkey that actually delivers on flavor. Seasoned like pernil and roasted until juicy and tender throughout. This is the one that changes people’s mind about turkey.
The Turkey That Converts Turkey Haters
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Ingredients
1 (10 lb) whole turkey
4 tbsp sofrito
2 tbsp garlic paste
2 tbsp sazón or adobo
Juice of 2 limes
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (salsa inglesa)
2 tbsp oregano
Reynolds oven roasting bag
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep the Turkey
Clean turkey with vinegar and limes.
Rinse and pat dry.
Using a knife, poke deep X-shaped holes all over the turkey.
2. Make the Marinade
In a bowl, combine:
Sofrito
Garlic paste
Sazón or adobo
Lime juice
Soy sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Oregano
Mix well.
3. Season and Marinate
Pour marinade into the X-shaped holes.
Rub seasoning all over turkey — inside cavity too.
Place turkey breast side down into oven bag.
Pour remaining seasoning over turkey.
Tie bag at the top, leaving room for steaming.
Refrigerate for 2–3 days (overnight minimum).
Roasting Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Flip turkey breast side up inside bag.
Poke 3 small ventilation holes near the top knot.
Place on an oven safe baking dish.
Roast for 3 hours.
Finish
Carefully cut open and remove oven bag.
Turkey should be deeply golden no broiling needed.
Remove legs and wings.
Shred breast meat and toss in pan juices.
Arrange legs and wings on top.
Garnish with sliced peppers and greens.
Notes from My Kitchen
Oven bag keeps the turkey juicy.
Breast-side down during marinating = more flavor absorption.
Shredding makes serving easier for holiday tables.
This method converts turkey skeptics every time.
