ROASTED TURKEY A L'ORANGE

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My niece says this is THE best turkey she's ever had-she even requests it in the middle of summer! -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 28 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated and peeled
1 large navel orange
1/4 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 turkey (14 pounds)
4 celery ribs, quartered
4 large carrots, quartered
1 large onion, quartered
1 large potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Mince four garlic cloves; transfer to a small bowl. Juice half of the orange; add to bowl. Stir in the marmalade, lemon juice, honey, parsley, paprika, oregano, salt, thyme and pepper. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey; rub 1/2 cup marmalade mixture under the skin., Thinly slice remaining orange half; place under the skin. Brush turkey with remaining marmalade mixture. Place remaining garlic cloves inside the cavity. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together., Combine the celery, carrots, onion and potatoes in a roasting pan. Place turkey, breast side up, over vegetables., Bake at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tofik Nasir
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Felicia Perreira
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Ch Hamza1234
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This was my first time making a turkey and I'm so glad I found this recipe. It was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Khaled Elassy
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I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out perfect! It was moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Parvez Rana
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I made this recipe for my Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the turkey and the orange glaze. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Ezeamaku Tochukwu
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me and the turkey didn't turn out as well as I hoped. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


Mali Butt
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The turkey is always cooked perfectly and the orange glaze is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Zain Hafeez
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was moist and tender, and the orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Ebube Samson
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I made this recipe for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze was a hit. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Gaming Iliyas 0
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My turkey didn't come out as juicy as I would have liked, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Zanele Shabalala
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This was my first time making a turkey and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the turkey was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


VICKIE M Mutisya
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my turkey turned out tough and chewy. I followed the recipe exactly.


Enock tiery
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Rafting Adventure
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I made this for my family on Christmas and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again.


Study Email
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I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Syed Mujtaba
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I've made this recipe twice now and both times it has been a huge success. The turkey is always moist and juicy, and the orange glaze is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Theresa Onwumah
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This is now my go-to turkey recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. My family loves it!


Xxxx Yyyy
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The turkey was cooked perfectly and the orange glaze was delicious, but I found the recipe to be a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Alex Virgo
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This turned out amazing! It was easy to follow and the turkey was a hit at our dinner party. Thank you for sharing!


Gamygch Garcia
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I absolutely loved this recipe! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze was perfect. I will definitely be making this again for my family and friends.