Orange and Maple Glazed Turkey Recipe
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Orange and Maple Glazed Turkey

"This recipe has become a Thanksgiving regular, it's fast cooking and absolutely delicious. The smells coming from the oven are more than wonderful."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs 10 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 20 pound turkey
 

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • 1 (20 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup chicken broth, divided
  • 1/2 cup dry vermouth

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a roasting pan. Mix the salt and pepper together in a small bowl, and set aside.
  2. Stir together the butter, thyme, and sage in a small bowl. Place the turkey into the prepared roasting pan, and separate the skin from the breast through the neck cavity. Spread the butter mixture evenly over the breast, then press the skin back down on top of the butter. Brush the outside of the turkey with the olive oil, then sprinkle with the salt and pepper mixture. Whisk together the orange juice, maple syrup, and half of the chicken broth, and set aside.
  3. Bake the turkey in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 3 hours. Baste every 30 minutes with the maple syrup mixture. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the turkey from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
  4. Once the turkey has rested, remove it from the roasting pan, and place it onto a serving platter. Place the roasting pan onto the stove, and stir in the remaining chicken broth along with the vermouth. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Scrape the bottom of the roasting pan well to dissolve the browned bits, then simmer over medium-low heat until the gravy thickens, about 10 minutes total. Strain before serving with the turkey.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 601 | Total Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 219mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by Traci   view full review
This is an great easy recipe. I mix my butter and fresh herbs than place in a piece of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by mike   view full review
Wow great recipe except dont cook the turkey the entire time at 450 start with a half hour...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2009 by LADISLAUS   view full review
First fantastic Picture. I just need the picture to eat it, it is so delicious. For the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2009 by Caitlin   view full review
Really really good! We covered it with foil, and turned down the temp for the past hour and a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by Ron   view full review
Everyone agrees that this was the best turkey they've ever had! Was given a 28 lb'er and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by Helen   view full review
My family raved and my husband said I redeemed my turkey cooking ability since my thanksgiving...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2010 by Lisa   view full review
This worked just as I had hoped and with the dressing added inside there was just that extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by ShepR   view full review
This is BY FAR the best, most moist, delicious turkey I have ever made!! I dont think I will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2011 by AlexEndorian   view full review
This is excellent! We are going to make it an annual Thanksgiving treat.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2011 by GourmetGale   view full review
Best turkey EVER! Drop the temperature to 325 degrees, though.

 

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