Kalua Turkey
Quite possibly the juiciest turkey I have ever had anywhere.
Ingredients
- 15 lb turkey
- 1/4 cup Hawaiian Alaea Sea Salt see note
- 2 tablespoons mesquite liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3-4 large banana leaves I used frozen and defrosted them the night before
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Place the turkey breast side up in a large roasting pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and liquid smoke. Rub the mixture over the turkey. Rub in the salt.
- Wrap in banana leaves and then a layer of foil.
- Roast the turkey for about 2 hrs. Turn heat up to 400. Remove and discard the leaves and continue cooking to crisp the skin and allow the turkey to be fully cooked.
- Allow to sit 5 minutes before carving.
Notes
I used this salt, it is what you also use in Kalua pork. I’ve used the same bag for a long time, it has a distinctive flavor and texture that I really think makes a difference in the final product. I’ve also bought it at World Market but we don’t have one locally so I can’t vouch that they currently sell it.