Orange-Glazed Turkey

Total Time Prep: 35 min. Bake: 4-1/4 hours
Yield 20 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
I've used this recipe for our Thanksgiving meal for years. Everyone loves the flavor the orange marmalade gives the turkey.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried savory
  • 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
  • 1 turkey (18 to 20 pounds)
  • 2 medium pears, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 1 celery rib, quartered
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup orange marmalade
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, savory and sage. Rub 1 tablespoon of seasoning mixture in turkey cavity. Place the pears, onion and celery in turkey cavity; tie drumsticks together. Place, breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Combine butter and remaining seasoning mixture; brush over turkey. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-1/4 to 3-1/2 hours.
  2. Meanwhile, combine orange marmalade, orange juice and honey in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Set aside and keep warm. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent of foil. Bake 1 hour longer or until thermometer reads 180°, brushing occasionally with the orange glaze. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Thicken pan juices for gravy if desired.

Nutrition Facts

8 ounces cooked turkey: 569 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 233mg cholesterol, 437mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 65g protein.

I've used this recipe for our Thanksgiving meal for years. Everyone loves the flavor the orange marmalade gives the turkey.
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