Yield: 12 Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Business and Industry Account   Ethnicity: Italian   Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap, Main Course, Entrée   Preparation Method: Grill   Product Type: Turkey Thighs, Turkey Legs/Drumsticks

Ingredients

2 Cups fresh lime juice

1 Cup fresh sage, chopped

3/4 Cup champagne wine vinegar

1/2 Cup sugar

2 Cups olive oil

5 Pounds TURKEY DRUMSTICKS OR THIGHS, skinned

2 Medium pineapples, peeled

1/2 Cup jicama root, peeled

2 Medium papayas, peeled

3 Medium limes, cored and peeled

2 Large red bell peppers, seeded

1 Medium sweet red onion

2/3 Cup serrano chiles, seeded and chopped

2/3 Cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1/3 Cup fresh lime juice

To taste salt

Turkey

Combine lime juice, sage, vinegar, sugar and oil in a small mixing bowl. Place turkey in a shallow glass or other noncorrosive container. Pour marinade over turkey. Cover turkey and refrigerate in marinade overnight (24 hours). Remove turkey from marinade and discard marinade.

Pineapple Salsa with Papaya

Dice pineapple, jicama, papaya and lime; place in bowl. Finely dice or shred red bell pepper and onion; add to other ingredients in bowl. Stir in chiles, cilantro and lime juice. Add salt to taste. Cover and refrigerate until served. Serve as an accompaniment to turkey.

Grilling

Cut turkey off the bones. Cut into 2-inch by 2-inch squares. Thread turkey squares on bamboo or metal skewers. Spray grill rack with nonstick vegetable spray. Prepare grill for direct cooking method, using medium heat. Place skewers on grill rack, 4 inches from the heat. Grill about 14-18 minutes, turning frequently. Continue to grill until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F. Serve over bed of rice with Pineapple Salsa. Note: may also be served inside pita with chopped tomatoes and onions.

Recipe Source: Mark Martin, Executive Chef and Proprietor, Ethan's of Elizabeth, Charlotte, North Carolina Chef: Mark Martin, Executive Chef Restaurant: Ethan's of Elizabeth Location: Charlotte, NC

Nutrition Facts Calories 350   Calories from Fat 60 % Daily Value* Total Fat 6g 9% Saturated Fat 1.5g 8% Cholesterol 110mg 37% Sodium 280mg 12% Total Carbohydrate 43g 14% Dietary Fiber 4g 16% Sugars 13g   Protein 31g   Vitamin A 30% Vitamin C 200% Calcium 6% Iron 20% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4