The marinade suggested in this Ceia de Natal recipe is indigenous to Brazil in that it utilizes one of Brazil’s great ingredients, Cachaça, made famous around the world in the sweet taste of the Caipirinha, one of Latin America’s most popular alcoholic beverages. Balanced with the tart taste of lime juice and zest, this marinade is versatile and is the first step to making your holiday turkey. Note: This recipe requires advance preparation.
Ingredients
The Marinade
- 2 cups Cachaca or light rum
- 2 medium onions diced
- 6 cloves garlic chopped
- 4 ripe tomatoes diced
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup grated lime zest
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup scallions chopped
- 1 cup parsley chopped
Servings: servings
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients and mix well.
- Place the 12-pound turkey in a roasting bag and cover it with the marinade. Close the bag so that it has no air pockets, and let the turkey marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
- Cook per the instructions included with the turkey.
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