Spanish Cocoa Turkey

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

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Ingredients

 * 1 turkey (8- to 10-pound size)
 * 1 medium-sized red onion
 * 4 cloves garlic
 * ¾ cup vegetable oil
 * 2 cups powdered cocoa
 * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * ¼ teaspoon anise seeds

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Thaw the turkey, remove the neck and giblets from the cavities, and wash the cavities thoroughly.
 * 3) Remove the skin from the onion and chop into ¼-inch pieces.
 * 4) Peel and mince the garlic.
 * 5) Stir the onion and garlic into ¼ cup vegetable oil and, using a paper towel, rub the inside of the turkey cavity with the garlic and onion mixture.
 * 6) Leave all the garlic and onion pieces inside the cavity.
 * 7) Mix together the cocoa, cinnamon, and anise into the remaining ½ cup vegetable oil.
 * 8) Use this to baste the turkey.
 * 9) Place the turkey in the oven and baste every 15 minutes for 3 hours.
 * 10) Remove the turkey and let it rest for 30 minutes before serving.