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Turkey Marinade

Never before in English, this criollo recipe shows how a good Puerto Rican marinates the Thanksgiving turkey. It is REALLY, REALLY tasty. I burn to try it on a fresh turkey one day.

Ingredients

1 garlic clove (diced)

1 peppercorn (ground)

1/2 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. olive oil

1/2 tsp. vinegar

Recipe Type:	sauces
Submission Date:	2002-02-21
Submitted by:	danar
Serves:	1

Instructions

Use the measurements above for each pound of turkey.
Mix all the ingredients with a spoon.
Pour and rub on the surface of the turkey.
Marinate the turkey for two days in the fridge before the day it is cooked. Pour the juice over the turkey a couple times a day.