Dinner for 8
Lime Poached Roasted Turkey
$9.85for 4280 minServes 8
A seasoned turkey is infused with lime, herbs, vegetables, and spices before roasting until fully cooked.
Photo: holajalapeno.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions, 1.2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 1.2 lb | $1.55Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, 3$0.60 each typical | 3 | $1.80Typical price |
 | Garlic, 2$0.75 each typical | 2 | $1.50Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.5 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.99Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 1$1.49 each typical | 1 | $1.49Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 4$0.60 each typical | 4 | $2.40Typical price |
 | Mint, 0.5$1.99 each typical | 0.5 | $0.80Typical price |
 | Turkey breast, 1 lb$3.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.99Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.69 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 280 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinnersThanksgiving on a budgetCold-weather comfortWinter
$2.46 per serving$9.85 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3 white onions
- 3 jalapeños or serrano chiles
- 2 heads garlic
- 8 oz tomatoes
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 4 limes
- 10 sprigs fresh oregano
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp black peppercorns
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 1 10-12 pound whole fresh or defrosted turkey
Steps
- Heat the oven to 325 F and place the turkey in a large roasting pan.
- Chop the onions, jalapeños, garlic, and tomatoes, then add them around the turkey with the cilantro, oregano, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt, and water.
- Squeeze the limes over the turkey and place the lime halves in the pan.
- Cover the pan and roast until the thickest breast and thigh reach 165 F, about 3 to 4 hours.
- Remove the cover and roast for 20 minutes more to brown the skin.
- Rest the turkey for 20 minutes before carving.
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