Pavo Relleno

Stuffed Drunken Turkey

Preparation info
  • 12 to 14

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Complex

Appears in
Secrets of Colombian Cooking

By Patricia McCausland-Gallo

Published 2004

  • About

Pavo Relleno is what is served in many homes along with Pernil de Cerdo, Tamales and Hayacas for Christmas holiday season events. Normally turkeys were given Aguardiente* or rum to get them drunk before being killed to be prepared for the festivities.

I have used this filling for many years and changed it a bit over time, such as adding Dijon mustard, but otherwise it is t