Thanksgiving, Latino style: 5 families share how they prepare turkey and side dishes with a twist

Peruvian, Venezuelan, Colombian and Brazilian home chefs share their favorite ingredients — from pizco and peppers to guava jam, plantains and a rice with cola for a Latino-infused Thanksgiving.

Many Latino families celebrating Thanksgiving, including some who have immigrated to the U.S., are making the traditional turkey — but they're adding distinctive cultural influences.

Some Latino families use wine and orange juice as part of their Thanksgiving turkey preparation, but there are many other non-traditional ingredients that are incorporated in their dishes.

We asked a few of them to share a little more about their turkey preparation, what sides they serve and what desserts they’re planning to eat on that day.

Here’s how some Latino families are preparing their Thanksgiving dinners, using ingredients that showcase their native countries' culinary roots and distinct flavors.

Pietra Cassolato, who has been living in the U.S. for more than 5 years, says she prepares her turkey by making a marinade consisting of garlic, olive oil, mustard and onion and mixes it all in the blender with beer (any type of beer will do). Then, she let’s it brine for five hours putting it in the oven for about three to five hours on low heat.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/thanksgiving-latino-style-hispanic-culture-dishes-rcna181727

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