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This traditional Cuban style stuffed [[Roast turkey|roast turkey]] recipe is ideal for Christmas and other seasonal occasions. The recipe comes courtesy of Carla Cancio-Bello from [[Cuban Cuisine UK]].

This recipe can also be used to [[Roast|roast]] [[Chicken|chickens]].

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|TotalCalories = 10010
|PortionCalories = 1251
|DatePublished=8th December 2013
|Author=Carla Cancio-Bello, J.D., on behalf of Cuban Cuisine UK
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|Servings = Serves 8
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 15 hours
|PrepTime = 12 hours
|CookTime = 3 hours
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====Best recipe review====

''Looks lovely''

4/5

Thanks Carla - Cuban chicken - who'd a thought it?

[[User:Klapaucius|Klapaucius]] 
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{{RecipeIngredients

| 3.6 kg whole [[Turkey|turkey]] (8 lbs)
| 3 [[Cloves|cloves]] [[Garlic|garlic]] for [[Marinating|marinating]]
| 2 teaspoons [[Salt|salt]] for [[Marinating|marinating]] [[Turkey|turkey]]
| ½ lb. [[Black beans|black beans]]
| 1 litre cups water
| 2 slices [[Bacon|bacon]] cut in pieces (for base)
| 6 slices [[Bacon|bacon]] whole (for [[Turkey|turkey]] while [[Baking|baking]])
| ½ [[Onion|onion]] chopped
| 1 [[Onion|onion]] cut in rings
| ½ [[Green pepper|green pepper]] chopped for base
| ½ [[Green pepper|green pepper]] in strips for cooking with [[Beans|beans]]
| 375 ml white [[Rice|rice]] (1.5 cups)
| 2 [[Cloves|cloves]] crushed [[Garlic|garlic]] for [[Black beans|black beans]]
| 1 tablespoon [[Goya Adobo con pimienta]]
| 125 ml sour [[Orange juice|orange juice]]
| 1 large [[Green pepper|green pepper]]
| 1 teaspoon of [[Black beans|black beans]]
| 1 [[Bay leaf|bay leaf]]
| 1/8 teaspoon [[Oregano|oregano]]
| 125 ml [[Dry white wine|dry white wine]]
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===[[Mise en place]]===

* Preheat the [[Oven|oven]] to 160° C (325° F - gas 3), [fan [[Oven|oven]] 140° C & reduce cooking time by 10 mins per hour]

===Method===
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| Clean the [[Turkey|turkey]] and remove the [[Parson's nose|parson's nose]].
| Crush [[Garlic|garlic]] with [[Salt|salt]], [[Pepper|pepper]], [[Cumin|cumin]] and [[Oregano|oregano]].
| Add [[Orange juice|orange juice]] and rub [[Turkey|turkey]] inside and out with this mixture.
| Place [[Onion|onion]] rings on top and allow to [[Marinate|marinate]] for at least 2 hours and if possible overnight.
| Wash [[Beans|beans]] and soak for a couple of hours.
| Cook in the same water until soft. together with the [[Green pepper|green pepper]].
| [[Fry]] the two slices of [[Bacon|bacon]] and in the same [[Fat|fat]] [[sauté]] the chopped [[Onion|onion]], [[Crushed garlic|crushed garlic]] and chopped [[Green pepper|green pepper]].
| Add to the softened [[Beans|beans]]. Add washed [[Rice|rice]], [[Salt|salt]], [[Spices|spices]] and [[Bacon|bacon]].
| Cook over medium heat until [[Rice|rice]] is dry but not quite done. It will finish cooking inside the [[Turkey|turkey]].
| Stuff [[Turkey|turkey]] and sew up well.
| Pour [[Wine|wine]] over the [[Turkey|turkey]] and place the 6 slices of [[Bacon|bacon]] on top.
| [[Roast]] for 3 hours at 160° C (325° F - gas 3)
| [[Rest for]] 15 minutes before carving.
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===Variations===
If using [[chickens]] rather than a [[turkey]], use 4 x 900g (2 lb) chickens and roast for 1 hour at 160° C (325° F - gas 3).
===Recipe source===
{{RecipeCourtesyOfCubanCuisine}}
==See also==
* '''[[Meat cooking time calculator Metric|A comprehensive guide to roast meat cooking times]]''' - give the time you want to carve your roast and we'll give you a timed step by step roasting guide
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