Brazilian Christmas Turkey Recipes

BRAZILIAN-SYLE TURKEY WITH HAM

Steps:

• Remove giblets from turkey and discard. Place a turkey-size oven roasting bag inside a second roasting bag; add turkey. Place in a roasting pan. Combine the salt, pepper and garlic; rub over turkey. , In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, tomatoes, peppers and parsley. Pour over turkey and into cavity. Squeeze out as much air as possible from bag; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 12-24 hours, turning several times. , Drain and discard marinade. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. , Place turkey over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°, tenting turkey with foil after about 1 hour. , Let stand for 20 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, warm the ham. Layer turkey and ham slices on a serving platter.

BRAZILIAN CHRISTMAS TURKEY

Steps:

• Place turkey (or turkey breast) and all other ingredients in a large oven roasting bag, seal tightly with no air and place in a large dish in the refrigerator to marinate overnight (actually, mine marinated for nearly 2 days--).
• When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Remove turkey from marinade and place in a large roasting pan.
• In a strainer, drain liquid from the vegetables and seasonings; place vegetables and seasonings in the turkey cavity.
• Roast, covered with foil, for 30 minutes at 425 degrees; reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and roast about another 3 to 3-1/2 hours (for turkey breast; for a whole turkey, adjust your time accordingly), basting periodically.
• Uncover the last 30 minutes or so for browning of the turkey.
• Makes the most excellent turkey sandwiches--.