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This indulgent “Drunken Turkey” is a bold twist on the traditional holiday roast, perfect for festive gatherings. The bird is basted and injected with a potent mixture of tequila and Grand Marnier, keeping the meat incredibly moist and flavorful. Inside, a savory-sweet stuffing of mixed dried fruits, golden raisins, and tart Granny Smith apples simmers in a spicy chipotle-orange sauce. The result is a tender, juicy turkey with complex layers of smoky heat, citrus brightness, and rich alcohol notes. Its an adventurous centerpiece that guarantees conversation at the dinner table.
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Drunken Turkey
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This indulgent "Drunken Turkey" is a bold twist on the traditional holiday roast, perfect for festive gatherings. The bird is basted and injected with a potent mixture of tequila and Grand Marnier, keeping the meat incredibly moist and flavorful. Inside, a savory-sweet stuffing of mixed dried fruits, golden raisins, and tart Granny Smith apples simmers in a spicy chipotle-orange sauce. The result is a tender, juicy turkey with complex layers of smoky heat, citrus brightness, and rich alcohol notes. Its an adventurous centerpiece that guarantees conversation at the dinner table.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 325F (163C).
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Rinse the turkey thoroughly inside and out, then pat completely dry with paper towels.
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Peel and core the apples, then cut them into 1-inch wedges.
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In a large bowl, combine the mixed dried fruit, golden raisins, and apple wedges.
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In a blender or food processor, combine the orange juice and chipotle peppers (along with their sauce). Process until smooth, about 1 minute.
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Add 1 cup of tequila and 1 cup of Grand Marnier to the blender and pulse to combine.
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Pour this liquid mixture over the fruit and apple bowl. Let it sit for 15 minutes to plump the fruit.
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Drain the fruit, reserving the liquid in a separate container.
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Cut one stick of butter into 1/2-inch pieces and stir them into the drained fruit mixture.
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Stuff the turkey cavity generously with the fruit mixture.
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Place the turkey into a roasting bag. Arrange any remaining fruit on top of the bird inside the bag.
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Pour the reserved orange-chipotle-liquor mixture over the turkey and fruit in the bag.
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In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 cups of tequila and 2 cups of Grand Marnier.
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Using a basting syringe fitted with a metal injection nozzle, inject the tequila mixture evenly throughout the turkey breast and thighs.
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Melt the second stick of butter and carefully pour it over the turkey inside the bag.
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Seal the roasting bag according to package instructions and cut a 1/4-inch slit at the top to allow steam to escape.
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Place the bag in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours.
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Every 30 minutes, carefully open the bag (shielding your face from hot steam) and inject more of the tequila mixture until it is all used up.
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When done, carefully slit open the bag and transfer the turkey to a serving platter.
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Scoop out the fruit stuffing and place it in a serving bowl.
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Strain the juices accumulated in the bag, skim off any excess fat, and serve in a gravy boat.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1861.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 32.2g50%
- Saturated Fat 16.2g81%
- Cholesterol 523.6mg175%
- Sodium 401.0mg17%
- Total Carbohydrate 49.2g17%
- Dietary Fiber 4.0g16%
- Sugars 39.7g
- Protein 200.2g401%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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