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Smoked Jerk Turkey Thighs with Banana Ketchup

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National Turkey Federation

Yield: 24

Food Cost: 19%


Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Catering Operation

Ethnicity: Latin, Caribbean

Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée

Preparation Method: Grill

Jerk Marinade

3/4 Cup homemade or bottled hot sauce

1/2 Cup fresh rosemary leaves, picked

1/2 Cup fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 Cup fresh basil, chopped

1/2 Cup fresh thyme, picked

1/4 Cup mustard seeds, coarsely ground

1 Cup scallions, chopped

2-1/4 Teaspoons kosher salt

1-1/4 Tablespoons black pepper

1/2 Cup fresh lime juice

1/4 Cup Dijon mustard

1/4 Cup orange juice

1 Tablespoon ground cumin

1-1/2 Tablespoons ground allspice

3/4 Teaspoon red chile flakes

Brine for Turkey

2 Quarts water

2 oranges, zested

1-1/3 Cups maple sugar

5 Tablespoons kosher salt

2 Cups yellow onions, thick slice

3 Medium bay leaves

2 Teaspoons black peppercorns

10 Cloves garlic, smashed

4 Teaspoons whole mustard seed

2 Teaspoons allspice berries

Turkey

12 16-Ounce BONE-IN TURKEY THIGHS, skin-on

Banana Ketchup

2 Tablespoons corn oil

2 Cups yellow onion, small dice

4-1/2 Cups ripe bananas, sliced

1-1/2 Cups orange juice

2 Tablespoons brown sugar

1 Teaspoon curry powder

3 Cups TURKEY STOCK

2 Teaspoons rice wine vinegar

2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

1 Tablespoon kosher salt

1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped

1 Tablespoon fresh chives, minced

Grilling

Plating and Service

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