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turkey mole recipe

(1 rating)
EmilyJo avatar
Recipe by
Jo Zimny
@EmilyJo
Ithaca, NY

I love Mole, it's really tasty and very different. It is very popular in New Mexico and Mexico.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Hr

Ingredients For turkey mole recipe

  • 1/2 c
    slivered almonds
  • 1/2 tsp
    vegetable oil
  • 2 1/8 md
    dried ancho or anaheim chillies, stemmed, seeded and chopped
  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 2 clove
    garlic
  • 1
    chipoltle chile in adobo
  • 1 1/2 c
    fire roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin
  • 1/4 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 oz
    semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2
    6 in size corn tortillas torn into pieces
  • 1 Tbsp
    white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 lb
    turkey (or chicken) thighs
  • cilantro spring, optional

How To Make turkey mole recipe

  • 1
    Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Add the Chillies and saute 1 minute or until soft. Add the almonds, onion and garlic and saute 4 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
  • 2
    Spoon the mixture into a food processor, add the chipotle chili, sugar, spices, chocolate, tortilla pieces, vinegar and broth and process until smooth.
  • 3
    Add the turkey pieces and spice mixture to the slow cooker, and stir to coat.
  • 4
    Cover and cook on low-heat for 5-8 hours. Don't stir this during cooking. Remove and serve with a side of rice.
  • 5
    Enjoy!
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