Savory Holiday Turkey with Rich Tomato Chilli Sauce
This Savory Holiday Turkey is a cherished recipe from my family that transforms any festive gathering into a culinary delight. The tender turkey is generously coated with a savory marinade that infuses flavors from Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. While it roasts, a luscious tomato-chili sauce packed with aromatic spices and toasted sesame seeds simmers alongside. With roasted vegetables such as carrots and potatoes accompanying the turkey, this dish creates a warm and hearty centerpiece for your holiday table. Impress your loved ones with an unforgettable holiday meal that embodies tradition and flavor!
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Servings
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Calories
19
Ingredients
Ingredients
Turkey
13 lbs (whole)
Roma tomatoes
20 (boiled)
Sesame seeds
1/4 cup (toasted)
Morron chilies
3 (dehydrated)
Garlic cloves
5 (whole)
Baby carrots
16 ounces (whole)
Potatoes
3-4 (diced)
Capers
3 1/4 ounces (drained)
Green olives
5 1/2 ounces (drained)
Butter
1 cup (softened)
Chickpeas
16 ounces (drained)
Water
1 cup (n/a)
Bay leaves
4 (whole)
White onion
1 large (diced)
Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons (n/a)
Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup (n/a)
Mayonnaise
0.5 (30 ounce) jar (n/a)
Salt and pepper
to taste (n/a)
Whole black peppercorns
1 (8 ounce) bag (whole)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a medium bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, drained capers, salt, and pepper to taste, half of the jar of mayonnaise, and a stick of room-temperature butter. Mix well until creamy and smooth.
3
Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and generously rub the marinade all over the turkey, inside and out, ensuring every part is well-seasoned.
4
Place the turkey breast side down in a roasting pan, and roast it in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
5
While the turkey begins roasting, bring a pot of water to boil and add the Roma tomatoes, cooking them until they are soft, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
6
In a skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds, bay leaves, whole black peppercorns, garlic cloves, and dehydrated chilies for about 4-5 minutes until fragrant.
7
In a blender, combine the boiled Roma tomatoes, toasted mixture, 1 cup of water, and blend until smooth. Set aside.
8
Next, dice the onion, baby carrots, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Drain the olives and chickpeas.
9
After the turkey has roasted for the first hour, carefully flip it over onto its back. Pour the blended tomato-chili sauce over the turkey, ensuring it is evenly coated.
10
Scatter the drained olives and chickpeas around the turkey in the roasting pan. Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
11
Periodically baste the turkey with the pan juices to keep it moist.
12
After the second hour, add the diced potatoes, carrots, and onion around the turkey in the roasting pan.
13
Remove the foil, and continue roasting for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until the turkey is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this holiday recipe?
The recipe is for Savory Holiday Turkey with Rich Tomato Chilli Sauce.
What size turkey is required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for a whole turkey weighing 13 lbs.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
What ingredients make up the savory marinade?
The marinade consists of Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, drained capers, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, and softened butter.
How should the turkey be positioned for the first hour of roasting?
The turkey should be placed breast side down in the roasting pan for the first hour.
How are the Roma tomatoes prepared for the sauce?
Boil 20 Roma tomatoes in water until they are soft, which takes about 10 minutes, then drain them.
Which spices and seeds need to be toasted?
Toast sesame seeds, bay leaves, whole black peppercorns, garlic cloves, and dehydrated Morron chilies.
How long should the spice mixture be toasted?
Toast the mixture in a skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until fragrant.
How do you blend the tomato-chili sauce?
Combine the boiled Roma tomatoes, the toasted spice mixture, and 1 cup of water in a blender and blend until smooth.
When should the turkey be flipped over?
Carefully flip the turkey onto its back after it has roasted for the first hour.
What vegetables and legumes are added to the roasting pan?
The recipe includes baby carrots, potatoes, white onion, green olives, and chickpeas.
When are the olives and chickpeas added to the pan?
Scatter the drained olives and chickpeas around the turkey after the first hour of roasting, when the sauce is added.
Do I need to cover the turkey during the cooking process?
Yes, cover the pan with aluminum foil after adding the sauce, olives, and chickpeas.
How do I keep the turkey moist while roasting?
Periodically baste the turkey with the pan juices to ensure it stays moist.
When should the potatoes, carrots, and onion be added?
Add the diced potatoes, carrots, and onion around the turkey after the second hour of roasting.
What is the final step to get crispy skin?
Remove the foil and continue roasting for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour.
What is the target internal temperature for the turkey?
The turkey is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
How much butter is used in this recipe?
The recipe requires 1 cup of softened butter (one stick).
How much Worcestershire sauce is needed?
Use 1/2 cup of Worcestershire sauce for the marinade.
What type of chilies are used for the rich sauce?
The recipe calls for 3 dehydrated Morron chilies.
How many garlic cloves are included?
The recipe uses 5 whole garlic cloves.
What should the turkey look like when finished?
The skin should be golden brown and crispy.
How many baby carrots are used?
The recipe uses a 16-ounce package of baby carrots.
What size of white onion is required?
One large white onion, diced.
How many bay leaves are used in the toasted mixture?
Use 4 whole bay leaves.
How much mayonnaise is used in the marinade?
Use half of a 30-ounce jar of mayonnaise.
What preparation is needed for the capers?
The 3 1/4 ounces of capers should be drained before being added to the marinade.
How many potatoes are needed for the side roast?
Use 3 to 4 potatoes, diced into bite-sized pieces.
How much sesame seeds are required?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of toasted sesame seeds.
What is the primary flavor profile of this turkey dish?
It is a savory and hearty dish with aromatic spices, a tangy tomato-chili sauce, and rich roasted notes.