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Yucatan-style turkey legs

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Preparation:

In a bowl, combine the zest and juice of 1 orange, the juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, and 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional). Sprinkle 2 turkey legs with salt, rub with the marinade, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Preheat grill to medium-high on one side and position a dripping pan on the cooler side. Place turkey, skin side up, on the cooler side of the grill; Cover and roast until halfway done, 50 minutes. Turn over and continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (76°C), another 50 minutes. Ten minutes before the end of the cooking time, transfer the drumsticks to the direct heat of the grill and roast until golden brown. Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice.

Ingredients:

Nutritional value per serving: Calories 327, Total Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 3g, Protein 36g, Carbohydrates 19g, Fiber 2g, Cholesterol 152mg, Sodium 164mg, Sugars 15g.

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