Stuffed Turkey
by Chef Stefano Barbato · 938K subscribers on YouTube
A festive stuffed turkey recipe from Chef Stefano Barbato. The turkey is filled with a rich mixture of ground meats, vegetables, nuts, and dried fruits, then brushed with achiote and orange juice for a beautiful color and flavor. Slow-roasted to perfection.
- Cook
- 4h 5min
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
20 items- 7 kgPavo
- 140 gZanahorias
- 100 gGuisantes
- 100 gApio
- 250 gCebollas
- 2 pcsGarliccloves
- 250 gManzana
- 100 gNueces Sin Cáscarashelled walnuts
- 60 gPasas
- 100 gTocino(optional) — to cover the breast
- 50 gFruta Secalike figs or dates
- 60 gAceitunas Deshuesadas
- 600 gSalchichasor optionally use ground pork
- 400 gCarne Picada (Ternera)ground beef
- 200 gPan
- 50 gButterfor frying
- 2 pcsNaranjas
- 1 glassVino Tintoone glass
- Achioteannatto, to taste
- Saltpinch
Method
- Stuff the turkey belly with the prepared stuffing.
- Stuff the neck cavity with more stuffing.
- Tie the turkey legs together with kitchen twine.
- Place a slice of bread over the neck opening as a lid.
- Mix achiote (annatto) with orange juice to form a paste.
- Brush the achiote-orange mixture all over the turkey skin.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the turkey.
- Cover the turkey completely with aluminum foil.
- Roast in a preheated oven according to weight: 35 minutes per kg. For a 7 kg turkey, roast for 3 hours first.
- After 3 hours, remove the foil.
- Brush the turkey again with the remaining achiote-orange mixture.
- Continue roasting uncovered for another 30-45 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the turkey rest before carving.
Chef Stefano Barbato
Professional chef938K subscribers on YouTube236.9M total channel views"Benvenuti nella mia cucina! Sono lo Chef Stefano Barbato e qui condivido con voi la mia passione per il buon cibo. Dalle tecniche professionali spiegate passo dopo passo alle ricette della tradizione italiana, il mio obiettivo è rendere la grande cucina accessibile a tutti. Che sia un primo cremoso o una delle mie 'bambine cattive' appena sfornate, ogni piatto è fatto con amore. Sarà buono o non sarà buono? Iscrivetevi per scoprirlo insieme a me! 👨🍳🇮🇹" Hola y bienvenidos a mi canal de video recetas en español los encuentra aquí https://www.youtube.com/user/ChefStefanoBarbatoEs Chef Stefano Barbato
