
Hawaiian Style Turkey Kaukau Recipe
Imu Roasted Turkey | Kalua Dark Meat | Pastele Sausage & Ulu Stuffing | Green Bean Almandine | Gingered Vanilla Cranberry Sauce | Hawaiian Sweet Roll | Traditional Giblet Gravy
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Ingredients
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Turkey and Stuffing
Green Bean Almandine
Gingered Vanilla Cranberry Sauce
Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Giblet Gravy
Method
Turkey and Stuffing
- 1
Prepare the Turkey
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Rinse the turkey, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper. Place in a roasting pan.
- 2
Make the Stuffing
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery, and garlic until soft. Add kalua dark meat, pastele sausage, diced ulu, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Stir in chicken broth until moist.
- 3
Stuff the Turkey
Fill the turkey cavity with the stuffing mixture and tie the legs together. Cover the turkey with aluminum foil.
- 4
Roast the Turkey
Roast the turkey for about 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove foil during the last 30 minutes for browning.
Green Bean Almandine
- 5
Prepare the Green Beans
Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- 6
- 7
Combine and Serve
Add the blanched green beans and lemon juice to the skillet, toss to coat, and serve warm.
Gingered Vanilla Cranberry Sauce
- 8
- 9
Add Flavorings
Stir in grated ginger and vanilla extract. Let cool before serving.
Giblet Gravy
- 10
Prepare Giblets
Chop turkey giblets and sauté in a skillet until browned.
- 11
Make the Gravy
Sprinkle flour over giblets, stir to combine, and gradually add chicken broth. Cook until thickened and season with salt and pepper.





