Salsa suiza is a very traditional Mexican specialty. It’s a milk or cream-based sauce, similar to béchamel, but light green in color (from the tomatillos) and mildly spicy. Legend has it that the “suiza” or “swiss” part of its name comes from the use of cream, cheese and milk, which recall the Swiss Alps. It’s a perfect companion for the traditional holiday turkey, bringing some Mexican flavor to your table.
Salsa suiza is a very traditional Mexican specialty. It’s a milk or cream-based sauce, similar to béchamel, but light green in color (from the tomatillos) and mildly spicy. Legend has it that the “suiza” or “swiss” part of its name comes from the use of cream, cheese and milk, which recall the Swiss Alps. It’s a perfect companion for the traditional holiday turkey, bringing some Mexican flavor to your table.
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time | Passive Time |
| 3cups | 1-2Hours | 2.5 -3.5Hours | 12-24Hours |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 3cups | 1-2Hours |
| Cook Time | Passive Time |
| 2.5 -3.5Hours | 12-24Hours |
Ingredients
- Turkey Brine
- 1 15 lb Turkey
- 1/2 Gallon Prairie Farms whole milk
- 2 Gallons water
- 1 1/2 Gallons ice
- 3 Cups sugar
- 2 Cups kosher salt
- 4 Tbsp Oregano
- 4 Tbsp Peppercorn
- 4 Lemon (wedges)
- 4 Orange (wedges)
- Salsa Suiza
- 2 lbs tomatillos
- 2 Cups Prairie Farms whole milk
- 1/2 Cup Cilantro
- 1 onion
- 1/2 Cup Swiss cheese, shredded
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Instructions
Turkey Brine
- Bring all brine ingredients to a boil in large pot (except ice, milk).
- Remove brine from stove and add ice. Once completely cool, add in turkey and brine for 12-24 hours.
- Remove from brine, pat completely dry, place in roasting rack / pan and add milk to bottom of roasting pan. Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Roast turkey until center of thigh reaches 165 F (around 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 hours, depending on your oven and temp of the turkey before cooking).
Salsa Suiza
- In a medium pot add salsa suiza ingredients, using the roasting liquid to cover.
- Cook until soft, remove and blend with shredded cheese in a food processor or blender. Season as needed and serve with turkey.
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