Description
Cranberry-Orange Roasted Turkey is a festive centerpiece that combines the savory richness of turkey with the bright flavors of cranberries and oranges. This dish will not only fill your home with inviting aromas but also impress your guests, making it perfect for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. With easy-to-follow steps and accessible ingredients, you’ll create a succulent turkey that’s sure to be the star of your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 firm oranges (juiced and zested)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 sprigs rosemary (chopped)
- 2 sprigs thyme (chopped)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat turkey dry and season inside and out with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix cranberries, orange juice, zest, brown sugar, melted butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme until well combined.
- Stuff half of this mixture into the turkey cavity; tie legs with kitchen twine.
- Place turkey in a roasting pan breast side up. Pour chicken broth around the turkey.
- Roast for approximately 3 hours, basting every 30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 20-30 minutes before carving. Serve with remaining cranberry-orange mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg