SALVADORAN TURKEY SANDWICHES

Salvadoran Turkey Sandwiches image

Provided by Pinay0618

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups light beer
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons pepitas (dried pumpkin seeds) (optional)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon annatto seeds
5 garlic cloves
2 dried bay leaves
4 lbs turkey drumsticks (about 2 large drumsticks)
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 medium tomatoes, cored and chopped
2 small yellow onions, 1 chopped, 1 thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
6 crusty Italian rolls, about 6-inch long
1 bunch watercress

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Purée beer, oil, peppercorns, sesame seeds, pepitas, oregano, annatto, garlic, bay leaves, and 1 cup water in a blender. Combine purée and turkey in a dutch oven; season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil on the stove, cover, and bake until turkey is very tender, about 2 hours.
Purée tomatoes, chopped onions, peppers, and 1 cup water in blender. Transfer turkey to a plate (leave sauce in pot); let cool. Add purée to pot; boil over medium-high heat, stirring often, until thickened, about 45 minutes. Discard skin and bones from turkey; tear meat into thick pieces. Stir turkey into sauce, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide stew between loaves; garnish with sliced onions and watercress.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 741.2, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 214.9, Sodium 473.2, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 66.6