RE: [CH] Turkey for Chile-Heads

Jeff Snader (jeffs@ascinet.com)
Wed, 14 Nov 2001 13:16:26 -0500

I have made a rub for turkey with chipotles that turned out great.  

Enough for a small turkey:

In a blender or food processor mix
1 cup olive oil or melted butter 
1 medium onion
4-5 cloves garlic
1 can chipotles in adobo sauce
Dash of oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Blend to a creamy consistency and then rub over entire bird, working under
the skin where possible.  Let marinate in the refrigerator overnight and
roast as normal.  Very tasty!

Jeff


-----Original Message-----
From: Mary & Riley [mailto:uGuys@ChileGarden.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 12:50 PM
To: Alex Silbajoris; ChileHeads
Subject: RE: [CH] Turkey for Chile-Heads


>
> So I asked myself, Self, what would it be like to add a bit
> of chipotle
> powder to that seasoning mix?  I didn't try it because I know
> no one else in
> the house wants a peppery-tasting turkey.  That still leaves open the
> possibility of using a smoked version of a less-pungent
> pepper variety.  Has
> anyone tried this?
>
> - A

I like to use cayenne and beer and a bigger needle (as Hobby Farmer
sez...).  Then use a chipotle based rub.  But injecting it would be good
too.  Just think the cayenne tends to "round out" the other flavors.

And, again as HF sez, most non-CHs really like this stuff if used in
moderation.

Riley