Pavochon (Puerto Rican Style Turkey)

Name: Pavochon (Puerto Rican Style Turkey)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 12-22 pound turkey (thawed); adobo (generously sprinkled); 2 cups water, chicken broth or beer; 1½-2 heads garlic (peeled); 2½ tablespoons oregano; 1 packet Sazon; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 4 tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar; 8 tablespoons vegetable or corn oil; cooked giblets from turkey; 2 cups broth and drippings from turkey; salt and pepper (to taste); 1+ tablespoons cornstarch (to thicken)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:3h 30min

This delicious Pavochon (Puerto Rican Style Turkey) is marinated in lots of garlic and spices inspired by our island’s famous pernil. Juicy, golden, and full of flavor, you may never season your turkey any other way again!

Updated at: Sun, 16 Nov 2025 08:31:39 GMT