Baja California Grilled (Or Roasted) Turkey Recipe

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Baja California Grilled (Or Roasted) Turkey
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  1. Combine the brine ingredients in a 5-gallon bucket and stir until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved. Put the gel packs in the brine. Completely submerge teh turkey pieces in teh brine and weight with a lid and a foil-wrapped brick to keep it under the surface. Marinate for 4 hours - no longer!
  2. Make the marinade: Chop the garlic to a paste with the salt and chipotles. Stir in the oil, soy sauce, and lime juice. Add the ground chile, cumin, oregano, and granulated garlic. Stir in the orange juice and cilantro to make a paste the consistency of sour cream. Thin, if necessary, with a little more orange juice.
  3. After 4 hours, remove the turkey from the brine and pat dry. Rub the marinade all over the turkey.
  4. Heat the grill to medium hot. Grill the turkey pieces on all sides for about 30 minutes (total) until you have nice grill marks and the spices are cooked. I used my grill pan for this step). Turn off one side of the grill and move the turkey pieces to a disposable aluminum pan on the cooler side. Brush with more of the marinade, close the lid, and cook with the burner on medium (325 - 350 degrees) for about 1 hour, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 170 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the breast.(Alternatively, transfer the turkey to a 350 degree oven.).
  5. Brush the turkey with the marinade twice more during cooking. If the turkey starts to turn black, cover with foil. Discard the marinade.
  6. Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving. Reserve the pan juices for sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 224.1 Kcal (938 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.25g 22%
Cholesterol 5.43mg 2%
Sodium 9231.75mg 385%
Potassium 207.43mg 4%
Total Carbs 25.23g 8%
Sugars 18.58g 74%
Dietary Fiber 3.86g 15%
Protein 2.95g 6%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 16%
Iron 4.9mg 27%
Calcium 145.3mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 30.58 Kcal (128 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.94g 22%
Cholesterol 0.74mg 2%
Sodium 1259.73mg 385%
Potassium 28.3mg 4%
Total Carbs 3.44g 8%
Sugars 2.54g 74%
Dietary Fiber 0.53g 15%
Protein 0.4g 6%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 16%
Iron 0.7mg 27%
Calcium 19.8mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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