TANGERINE-GLAZED TURKEY
A technique passed down from generations-drenching cheesecloth in melted butter and oil, then draping the cloth over the turkey before roasting-helps give the bird beautiful golden-brown skin. The technique also results in juicy, moist breast meat.-Jeanne Horn, Duluth, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h15m
Yield 14 servings (4 cups gravy).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Remove giblets from turkey; cover and refrigerate for gravy. Pat turkey dry; place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Rub softened butter over turkey., In a large saucepan, melt cubed butter; stir in oil. Saturate a four-layered 17-in. square of cheesecloth in butter mixture; drape over turkey., Add tangerine juice to remaining butter mixture. Bake turkey, uncovered, 3 hours; baste with tangerine juice mixture every 30 minutes, keeping cheesecloth moist at all times. , Remove and discard cheesecloth. Bake turkey 45 minutes to 1-1/4 hours longer or until a thermometer inserted in the thigh reads 170°-175°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly., Remove turkey to a serving platter; cover and let stand 20 minutes before carving. Pour drippings and loosened brown bits into a measuring cup. Skim fat, reserving 1/3 cup. Add enough broth to remaining drippings to measure 4 cups., For gravy, chop reserved giblets. In a large saucepan, saute giblets in reserved fat until browned. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 684 calories, Fat 39g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 263mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 73g protein.
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[email protected]Delicious!
Jay Dunne
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend it.
Flora Telecom
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of the tangerine glaze. It's a great way to change up the traditional turkey recipe.
Anu Anu
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. The tangerine glaze makes the turkey look and taste amazing.
Philip Maclennan
[email protected]I've tried this recipe twice and both times the turkey came out dry. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.
Sranangking
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The turkey is so flavorful and the glaze is to die for.
Jada Calhoun
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The tangerine glaze was delicious and the turkey was very moist.
Mustafa Saeed
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The tangerine glaze is amazing and the turkey is always cooked to perfection.
Abia Ashaba
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The glaze is so good that I even use it on chicken and ham.
Kelly Lane
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Tara Meyers
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The turkey was dry and the glaze was burnt. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Matey Evans
[email protected]The tangerine glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the turkey was still very good. I would recommend using a different glaze next time.
MD samim Khan
[email protected]This was my first time cooking a turkey and I was nervous, but this recipe made it so easy. The turkey turned out beautifully and the glaze was delicious.
Bait Ullah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The tangerine glaze was amazing and the turkey was cooked to perfection.
Justin Matthews
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and juicy, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again for Christmas.
Seenaa Dechasa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out perfectly. The glaze was a little too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it.
Nabila Islam Fariya
[email protected]The tangerine glaze on this turkey was incredible! It added a unique and delicious flavor to the meat. I will definitely be making this again.
Rokjestically Roxic
[email protected]This tangerine glazed turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The glaze was perfectly sweet and tangy, and the turkey was moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.