Description
A succulent whole turkey roasted with an aromatic herb butter and finished with a sweet and tart cranberry orange glaze for a stunning holiday centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 lb whole turkey, thawed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Mix softened butter, minced garlic, sage, thyme, and rosemary in a small bowl until combined.
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Rub the herb butter under the skin of the breast and all over the exterior of the bird.
- Season the cavity and skin generously with salt and black pepper.
- Place turkey on a roasting rack in a pan. Roast at 425°F for 30 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 325°F (163°C).
- While turkey roasts, combine cranberries, orange juice, zest, brown sugar, and water in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- During the last 45 minutes of roasting, brush the cranberry orange glaze over the turkey every 15 minutes.
- Remove turkey from oven when a meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Let the turkey rest on a carving board for 30 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American