Pavochon | Puerto Rican Turkey

Step 1

Add ingredients into a food processor and pulse until smooth.

Step 2

Dry turkey and remove the giblets and turkey neck. (Discard or save for another recipe, gravy, or stuffing.)

Step 3

Season turkey with pavochon seasoning, both over and under the skin.

Step 4

Cover turkey and refrigerate 12-48 hours.

Step 5

Remove turkey from fridge and let sit at room temperature for an hour.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 7

Stuff cavity with cavity ingredients.

Step 8

Tie legs together with kitchen twine.

Step 9

Tuck wings under the side of turkey as you place turkey into a large roasting pan.

Step 10

Roast turkey uncovered until juices are clear and turkey has cooked through.