Mexican Tequila-Marmalade Glazed Turkey with Smoky Ancho Gravy
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Method:
Tequila-Marmalade Glazed Turkey
1. Preheat oven to 170°C. Pat dry turkey and leave out of fridge for 30mins to come to room temperature.
2. Mix Mexican Chilli Orange Paste with butter, marmalade and tequila. Place turkey in a roasting tin and rub with mixture, including under the skin. Place orange and rosemary in cavity. Roast for 90mins or until cooked. If the top is browning too much, cover loosely with foil.
3. Once cooked, cover and leave to rest for 20mins before carving to serve with roast potatoes, vegetables, gravy and stuffing.
Smoky Ancho Gravy
1. Heat a saucepan to medium heat. Add butter to melt. Add flour, whisking constantly, and cook until golden for 1-1½ min.
2. Add turkey drippings and whisk. Bring to boil then reduce heat to simmer.
3. Add Mexican Chilli Orange Paste, smoked paprika and stock; whisk until well combined. Return to a simmer and cook for 10mins, stirring regularly, or until gravy reaches desired consistency.
Ingredients:
Tequila-Marmalade Glazed Turkey
200g Mexican Chilli Orange Paste
25g butter
25g marmalade
2 shots tequila
2-2.5kg turkey crown
3-4 orange slices
1-2 sprigs rosemary
Smoky Ancho Gravy
100g Mexican Chilli Orange Paste
4 Tbsp butter
4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
250ml turkey drippings
500ml chicken stock
1 tsp smoked paprika