HONEY-CITRUS GLAZED TURKEY
A turkey breast is enough for us, but you can roast a whole bird if you're feeding a big group. Either way, this super-succulent turkey wins the day. -Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h30m
Yield 16 servings (3 cups gravy).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. Reserve half of the mixture for brushing over turkey; refrigerate until needed., Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; drizzle remaining butter mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breasts with toothpicks. Sprinkle outside of turkey with salt and pepper., Add 1-1/2 cups broth to bottom of roasting pan. Roast turkey, uncovered, 30 minutes. Cover loosely with foil; roast 1-1/2 hours longer., Remove turkey from oven. Warm reserved butter mixture until butter is melted; brush over turkey. Continue roasting turkey, loosely covered, 1 to 1-3/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°., Remove turkey to a serving platter. Let stand 20 minutes before carving., For gravy, pour drippings and loosened browned bits from bottom of roasting pan into a large measuring cup. Skim fat, reserving 1/4 cup. Add enough broth to the drippings to measure 3 cups., In a saucepan, mix reserved fat and flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with turkey.
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[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again next year.
MURAD SAY
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfect. It was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious.
Md Arif Hasan
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The glaze is incredible and the turkey is so moist and flavorful.
Najjingo Babrahim
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. The turkey was delicious and the glaze was perfect.
Martina Speirs
[email protected]This turkey recipe is a must-try! The glaze is amazing and the turkey is cooked to perfection.
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[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Anthony Miggins
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always juicy and tender, and the glaze is delicious.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The glaze was delicious and the turkey was moist and flavorful.
Zainkhan
[email protected]This turkey was a hit! The glaze was perfect and the turkey was moist and tender.
Anich Miya
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious.
MD Tomal
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great! The glaze was flavorful and the turkey was moist.
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[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! The turkey was juicy and the glaze was delicious.
Margaret Cooper
[email protected]Delicious! The glaze was perfect and the turkey was moist and tender.
Wolfy Mc
[email protected]This turkey was a success! The glaze was flavorful and the turkey was moist. I would definitely make this again.
Helena McMahon
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the turkey turned out perfectly. The glaze was delicious, and the turkey was moist and tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Fredi Mavvi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Maqbool Khan
[email protected]I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The glaze is amazing, and the turkey is always juicy and tender.
Nadji Djaafeur
[email protected]This turkey recipe was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The honey-citrus glaze was perfectly balanced, and the turkey was moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again next year.