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Perfect Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey

Perfect Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey

This Perfect Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey offers a delicious blend of savory and sweet flavors, ideal for holiday celebrations.
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
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Turkey Ingredients
  • 1 whole turkey (11 pounds, cut into 6 pieces)
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.75 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Assorted fresh herb sprigs (for garnish)
  • orange wedges (for garnish)
  • whole cranberries (for garnish)
Cranberry Orange Glaze
  • 0.5 cup frozen orange juice concentrate (thawed)
  • 0.5 cup frozen cranberry juice cocktail concentrate (thawed)
  • 0.25 cup orange marmalade
  • 1.25 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 0.25 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 0.125 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • small saucepan
  • measuring cup
  • Medium Saucepans

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Position an oven rack in the bottom third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
    Perfect Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey
  2. Rinse the turkey pieces and pat very dry with paper towels. Brush the turkey all over with the olive oil, and then sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
    Perfect Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey
  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.
    Perfect Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey
  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 for 20 more minutes, covering loosely with foil if browning too quickly, until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F to 170 degrees F in the thickest part of the thigh.
    Perfect Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey
  5. Transfer the turkey to a platter. Brush generously with more glaze and let rest for 25 to 30 minutes.
    Perfect Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey
  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.
    Perfect Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey
  7. Slice the turkey and arrange on the platter. Garnish with the herb sprigs, orange wedges, and cranberries. Serve the turkey with the gravy.
    Perfect Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey
  8. For the Cranberry Orange Glaze: In a small saucepan, bring the juices, marmalade, and rosemary to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil until the glaze thickens enough to coat a spoon, whisking often, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Whisk in the butter, and then season the glaze with the salt and pepper.
    Perfect Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 55gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a twist, substitute orange juice with pomegranate juice or add herbs like thyme and sage for additional flavor.

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