Holiday Turkey with Honey Orange Glaze

Holiday Turkey with Honey Orange Glaze
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    6 hrs 15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    6 hrs 45 mins
  • SERVING
    20 People
  • VIEWS
    42

Elevate your Thanksgiving centerpiece with this Honey Orange Glazed Turkey, a symphony of sweet and savory flavors that promises a moist, succulent bird with a glistening, caramelized crust. A true showstopper for your holiday feast!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    5 g
  • Cholesterol
    221 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    74 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    430 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    28 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a small bowl, combine sage, salt, and thyme. Rub half of this mixture all over the turkey, ensuring even coverage. Place the turkey in a large roasting pan. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter, orange juice, marmalade, honey, and orange sections. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered until the glaze thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. (15-20 minutes). Stir in the remaining sage mixture. Brush the glaze generously over the turkey, reserving the leftover glaze for basting.

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Recipe View Bake the turkey in the preheated oven for 5 hours and 30 minutes, basting every 30 minutes with the reserved glaze. (5 hours 30 minutes)

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Recipe View Cover the turkey lightly with foil and continue baking until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour. Continue basting occasionally with the glaze.

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Recipe View Remove the turkey from the oven, cover it with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and let it rest in a warm area before carving, about 10-15 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful bird.

For an even deeper flavor, consider brining the turkey overnight before roasting. This will ensure a moist and flavorful bird throughout.
If the turkey skin starts to brown too quickly, tent it loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
Be sure to let the turkey rest before carving to allow the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful bird.
The pan drippings make an amazing gravy! Strain the drippings, skim off excess fat, and thicken with a cornstarch slurry for a delectable accompaniment to your turkey.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 14 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Curtis Becker

    I was a little intimidated to try this, but the directions were so clear and easy to follow. Thank you!

  • Harrison Ondricka

    This was the best turkey I've ever made! The glaze was incredible and the turkey was so moist.

  • Katrina Kilback

    The honey orange glaze is a game changer. My family raved about this turkey!

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