Turkey with Rich Mole Sauce
Juicy baked turkey seasoned
with cilantro, lime and Mexican
spices, served with a rich mole
sauce.
Cooking Method: Bake
Prep Time: 30
Cooking Time: Over one hour
Makes: 14 servings
(6 ounces turkey and
2 tablespoons sauce each)
Ingredients
Turkey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
one 14 pound Turkey, fresh or thawed if frozen
1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
4 limes, cut in half
PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
~~~ Mole Sauce
2 tablespoons Pure Vegetable Oil
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 can (15 ounces) Tomato Sauce
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Creamy Peanut Butter
1/2 ounce (1/2 of 1-ounce square) unsweetened
chocolate, chopped
Directions
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Mix 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder,
1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon red
pepper and the black pepper in small
bowl until well blended; set aside.
Remove neck and giblets from body and neck
cavities of turkey; refrigerate for another
use or discard.
Drain juices from turkey; dry turkey with paper
towels.
Turn wings back to hold neck skin against back
of turkey.
Place turkey, breast up, on flat roasting rack
in shallow roasting pan.
Place cilantro and limes in body cavity of turkey.
Spray turkey evenly with cooking spray; sprinkle
with seasoning mixture.
Bake 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until meat thermometer
reaches 180°F when inserted deep in thigh, covering
breast and top of drumsticks with aluminum foil
after 2 hours to prevent overcooking of the breast.
Let turkey stand 15 minutes before carving.
Remove and discard cilantro and limes.
~~~ Mole Sauce:
Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan over
medium heat.
Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes,
or until onions are tender.
Stir in chili pepper, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon
oregano and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper; cook
and stir 1 minute.
Place in blender container.
Add tomato sauce and green chilies; cover.
Blend until smooth; pour into same saucepan.
Add water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the brown sugar,
peanut butter and chocolate; stir. Bring just
to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve over sliced turkey.
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