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Perfect Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey

Perfect Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey

This Perfect Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey is a show-stopping dish that will impress your guests with its delightful flavors and juicy texture.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Turkey and Seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 11 pounds turkey (cut into 6 pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Glaze and Garnish
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate (thawed)
  • 1/2 cup frozen cranberry juice cocktail concentrate (thawed)
  • 1/4 cup orange marmalade
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • assorted fresh herb sprigs (for garnish)
  • orange wedges (for garnish)
  • whole cranberries (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Medium saucepan
  • measuring cup
  • whisk
  • brush

Method
 

Preparation and Roasting
  1. Position an oven rack in the bottom third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Rinse the turkey pieces and pat very dry with paper towels. Brush the turkey all over with the oil, and then sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
  3. Arrange the turkey pieces, skin-side up, on a baking sheet with the thick end of breasts and thighs at the corners and the drumsticks in the center. Roast for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the turkey from the oven and brush with the Cranberry-Orange Glaze. Pour the broth onto the baking sheet to prevent the drippings from burning and roast the turkey for 20 more minutes, covering loosely with foil if browning too quickly, until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 to 170 degrees F in the thickest part of the thigh.
  5. Transfer the turkey to a platter. Brush generously with more glaze and let rest for 25 to 30 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, scrape all the pan juices and browned bits from the baking sheet into a large measuring cup. Spoon off and discard the fat that rises to the surface. In a heavy, medium saucepan, heat the degreased pan juices over medium-high heat. Whisk 2 to 3 tablespoonfuls of the glaze into the pan juices to make the gravy and bring to a simmer for the flavors to blend.
  7. Slice the turkey and arrange on the platter. Garnish with the herb sprigs, orange wedges, and cranberries. Serve the turkey with the gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 50gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the glaze with your favorite spices or substitute juices for a unique twist.

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