HAPPY ORANGE TURKEY
Here's the perfect centerpiece for your Thanksgiving feast. Champagne and oranges flavor this special bird that will become one of your favorite turkey recipes ever. -Tara Baier, Menomonie, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h15m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Finely grate zest from oranges. Cut the fruit into wedges. Combine softened butter and orange zest. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey; rub butter mixture under the skin., Pat turkey dry. Combine the garlic powder, salt and pepper; rub over the outside and inside of turkey. Drizzle with melted butter. Place the oranges, onion, rosemary and thyme inside the cavity. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together., Place flour in oven bag and shake to coat. Place oven bag in a roasting pan. Place turkey, breast side up, in bag. Pour Champagne and orange juice over turkey. Cut six 1/2-in. slits in top of bag; close bag with tie provided., Bake at 325° for 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. Remove turkey to a serving platter and keep warm. Let stand for 20 minutes before carving. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g protein.
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Sak soyaif Khan
[email protected]This turkey was a huge hit at our Thanksgiving dinner. I'll definitely be making it again.
Nouman Shahzad
[email protected]I would have liked the orange flavor to be more pronounced.
Mojabeng Aphaphia
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out perfectly. I'm definitely making this again next year.
Barnali Biswas
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It's so juicy and flavorful.
Prakash Kalauni
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The orange glaze is amazing!
Felix Lor
[email protected]This turkey is a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Suraj pradhan
[email protected]I've made this turkey twice now and it's been a hit both times. Everyone raves about the orange glaze.
Sabrina Jahan
[email protected]The turkey was moist and flavorful, but the orange glaze was a bit overpowering.
Dil Darai
[email protected]I love the bright citrus flavor of this turkey. It's a great change from the traditional roasted turkey.
Florian Ristea
[email protected]This is my new go-to Thanksgiving turkey recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Balogun Blessing
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out dry. I think I should have cooked it for less time.
Alex Iturbe
[email protected]The orange sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise the turkey was great.
Katie Perkins
[email protected]This was the easiest Thanksgiving turkey I've ever made! The orange glaze was so flavorful and juicy, and the turkey was cooked to perfection. My family loved it!