3-INGREDIENT THANKSGIVING TURKEY WITH ORANGE AND SAGE
Spatchcocking the turkey before roasting ensures that all parts of the bird will cook evenly at the same rate-and in just 1 1/2 hours.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Thanksgiving 3-Ingredient Recipes turkey Sage Orange Roast Dinner
Yield 8-10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Finely grate 1 orange to yield 1 Tbsp. zest; transfer to a small bowl. Slice oranges into 1/2"-thick rounds; transfer to a resealable plastic bag and chill until ready to use. Add salt, pepper, and chopped sage to zest and stir to combine.
- Place turkey, breast side down, on a large cutting board. Cut along each side of backbone with kitchen shears-this will take some force (you can ask your butcher to do this). Discard backbone or reserve for another use.
- With turkey skin side down, use a knife to score down the long oblong bone in center of breast. Turn turkey skin side up, then firmly press down with both hands on breastbone until you hear a cracking sound. Rub zest mixture all over turkey, under skin, and inside cavity. Transfer turkey skin side up to a rimmed baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and chill 6-18 hours.
- Arrange a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 450°F. Tuck sage sprigs and reserved orange slices in an even layer under turkey. Let sit at room temperature 30-60 minutes to air dry.
- Brush turkey with oil, add 1/2 cup water to pan, and roast 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Rotate pan, add 1/2 cup water to pan, and brush turkey with more oil. Continue to roast, brushing with oil after 30 minutes, until skin is deep golden brown and crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast right against breastbone registers 160°F, 55-65 minutes more.
- Transfer turkey to clean cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest at least 30 minutes before carving.
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[email protected]Thank you for sharing this recipe. I'm excited to try it.
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[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's going to make my Thanksgiving dinner so much easier.
Sh Faheem Faheem
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for Thanksgiving!
Dan Roy
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe for my next Thanksgiving dinner.
Christine Hall
[email protected]I'm always looking for new Thanksgiving recipes and this one is a great addition to my repertoire.
kum jonas
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a small gathering. I made it for my husband and I and we had plenty of leftover.
tommi norstein
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, but I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. They said it was the best turkey they've ever had.
Santosh
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point for creating your own Thanksgiving turkey. I added some extra herbs and spices to make it my own.
Sadaf Umair
[email protected]I would have liked to see more instructions in the recipe. It wasn't clear how long to cook the turkey.
Sadiya Mim
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The turkey was a little bland for me.
Piyary Afzal
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey came out dry. I think I should have cooked it for a little less time.
Landon 801
[email protected]I'm not a fan of dark meat, but I loved this recipe. The turkey was so tender and juicy.
Tannica Douglas
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. I made a turkey sandwich with the leftover meat and it was amazing.
Jonathan Francis
[email protected]I was skeptical about using only three ingredients, but I was pleasantly surprised. The turkey was moist and delicious.
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[email protected]I love how simple this recipe is. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Heather Wiley
[email protected]I've made this recipe twice now and it's been a hit both times. The turkey is always juicy and flavorful. Thanks for sharing!
Clay Milk
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not the best cook, but I was able to make this turkey and it came out perfectly. My family loved it.