How To Make Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast

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"This bacon-wrapped turkey breast recipe is an excellent choice for holiday entertaining. The turkey is juicy and full of flavor, and the bacon adds a layer of smoky goodness!"

- My Dominican Kitchen

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Applewood Smoked Bacon

Key Ingredient

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

PREHEAT THE OVEN

2. Remove the skin and any excess fat from the turkey breast. With the tip of a pairing knife, make small holes all around the turkey breast. Set it aside.

PREP THE TURKEY

3. In a food processor or a blender, mix the bell pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro, culantro, and the thyme for about 30 seconds – 1 minute, or until it turns to a coarse paste. Transfer the mixture to a small glass bowl.

MAKE THE PASTE

4. Add the oregano, adobo, paprika, black pepper, salt and lime juice to the onion garlic mixture and stir to combine.

STIR TO COMBINE

5. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the turkey breast making sure to push some of the seasoning into the small holes.

APPLY THE RUB

WEAVE THE BACON

6. Weave the bacon over the top of the turkey breast. Then, tuck the ends of the bacon under the turkey.

PREP FOR BAKING

7. Add the celery ribs to the bottom of a roasting pan and then place the turkey on top.

BAKE

8. Bake for about 1 hour, or until the turkey reached an internal temperature of 165°F and the bacon is crispy.

REMOVE & REST

9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 10-15 minutes before carving.

SERVE WARM

10. Serve warm with your favorite side.

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