Turkey with Orange-Honey Glaze

Name: Turkey with Orange-Honey Glaze
Prep time: 6 h 40 min
Cook time: 6 h 40 min
Total time: 6 h 40 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters butter, melted; 1 pinch Pinch dried thyme; 1 pinch Pinch ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons honey; 1 small orange, peeled and halved; 79 milliliters orange juice; 79 milliliters orange marmalade; 1 teaspoons pepper; 2 teaspoons rubbed sage; 2 teaspoons salt; 8 kgs turkey

If you have roughly 6 hours and 40 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Turkey with Orange-Honey Glaze might be an excellent gluten free recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains about 70g of protein, 21g of fat, and a total of 498 calories. This recipe covers 29% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 18. 37 people found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. Head to the store and pick up honey, salt, orange, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a rather inexpensive hor d'oeuvre. Users who liked this recipe also liked Pork Chops with Orange & Honey Glaze, Turkey Burgers With Orange Mustard Glaze, and Grilled Turkey Breast with Honey-Apple Glaze.

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the sage, salt, pepper and thyme; mix well. Rub 2 teaspoons inside the turkey; set remainder aside.

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Pepper

Whole Turkey

Thyme

Sage

Salt

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Bowl

Place orange inside turkey. Skewer openings and tie drumsticks together.

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Chicken Drumsticks

Orange

Whole Turkey

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Skewers

Place on a rack in a roasting pan.

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Roasting Pan

Combine remaining sage mixture with butter; brush over turkey.

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Butter

Whole Turkey

Sage

Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 5-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 170°, basting every 30 minutes. When the turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with foil.

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Whole Turkey

Meat

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Aluminum Foil

In a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.

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Sauce Pan

Brush over turkey. Continue to bake, uncovered, 30 minutes to 1 hour longer or until thermometer reads 185°, brushing with the glaze occasionally.

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Whole Turkey

Glaze

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Remove from the oven; cover and let stand 20 minutes before carving. Thicken pan juices for gravy if desired.

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Gravy

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Servings:

59milliliters

butter, melted 1pinch

Pinch dried thyme 1pinch

Pinch ground cinnamon 2teaspoons

honey 1small

orange, peeled and halved 79milliliters

orange juice 79milliliters

orange marmalade 1teaspoons

pepper 2teaspoons

rubbed sage 2teaspoons

salt 8kgs

turkey

Recommended wine: Sparkling Wine, Sparkling Rose

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Ballatore Rosso Red Spumante

The vibrant, ruby color of Ballatore Rosso Red Spumante makes it a captivating sparkling wine. Inviting aromas reminiscent of blackberries and citrus form a delightfully complex bouquet. Well-balanced and rich in varietal character, this sparkling wine refreshes by combining flavors of raspberries and cherries providing a crisp, clean finish.While spumantes are traditionally enjoyed with desserts, Ballatore Rosso Red Spumante is an elegant and festive companion for any occasion.Alcohol: 8.20%