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Happy Orange Turkey

Happy Orange Turkey
Happy Orange Turkey might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 31% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 70g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 503 calories. This recipe serves 14. Head to the store and pick up onion, pepper, salt, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the flour you could follow this main course with the Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Instructions

1
Finely grate peel from oranges.
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2
Cut the fruit into wedges.
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3
Combine softened butter and orange peel. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey; rub butter mixture under the skin.
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4
Pat turkey dry.
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5
Combine the garlic powder, salt and pepper; rub over the outside and inside of turkey.
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6
Drizzle with melted butter.
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7
Place the oranges, onion, rosemary and thyme inside the cavity. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together.
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8
Place flour in oven bag and shake to coat.
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9
Place oven bag in a roasting pan.
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10
Place turkey, breast side up, in bag.
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11
Pour Champagne and orange juice over turkey.
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12
Cut six 1/2-in. slits in top of bag; close bag with tie provided.
13
Bake at 325° for 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°.
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14
Remove turkey to a serving platter and keep warm.
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15
Let stand for 20 minutes before carving. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In4 hrs, 15 m.
Servings14
Health Score30
Dish TypesLunchMain CourseMain DishDinner
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