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Pavo a la Mileydi
Cuban Turkey with Sofrito Stuffing

Raúl: It's amazing how far some Cubans will go to escape a Communist dictator!

Jorge: This turkey recipe comes from a Cuban woman who ended up in Stockholm, Sweden of all places!

Raúl: Do you think the Swedes eat turkey for Thanksgiving too?

Jorge: Mileydi must be doing something right. This is her own recipe and it makes the turkey very flavorful and moist!

Raúl: I'll bet there are a lot of Swedes eating Cuban food, thanks to her great cooking!

Glenn: The secret to a great turkey? Start with a good, premium brand turkey. You can increase the amount of sofrito in this recipe to handle just about any size bird.

Raúl: And if you ever go to Sweden, be sure to try some of that delicious Swedish Cuban food!

One 6-8 pound turkey, cleaned and all giblets, gizzards, etc. removed
Sofrito:
1 can of crushed tomatoes
1/2 pound ham, smoked and cubed
1 bunch fresh parsley chopped
3 cloves garlic, mashed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Olive oil to taste

Make a sofrito by putting some oil in a pan and sautéing the parsley, garlic, onion, and green pepper briefly. Add some of the tomato juice and let cook on low heat for five minutes. In a food processor, mix the rest of the crushed tomatoes with the ham and add the sofrito.

Clean the turkey as you wish, but leave the skin on. With a spoon insert the mixture under the skin, leaving some for the inside of the turkey.

Cook in oven at 325º F approximately 45 minutes for every two pounds. If you use a thermometer it should show 180º F. It will be a juicy and tender turkey!

Contributed by Mileydi Vidal Stockholm, Sweden
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