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1 Handful mixed fresh herbs (sage, rosemary, parsley etc.)
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Clean the turkey well and dry completely.
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Season the entire bird with salt, pepper and the garlic pwdr.
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Spray a large roasting pan (preferably one with a lid...or possibly you can use aluminum foil) and the inside of the lid with non-stick cooking spray.
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Place the onions on the bottom of the roasting pan.
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Set the seasoned turkey on top of the onions.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, marmalade, teriyaki sauce, honey, soy sauce, the juice from the oranges and the water till well blended.
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(Stuff the juiced orange rinds inside the cavity of the turkey for moisture!)
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Pour the mix over the turkey.
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Place the fresh herbs on top of the turkey.
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Tightly secure the lid or possibly cover the pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
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Be sure to cover tightly to keep any steam from escaping the pan.
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Roast the turkey at 425 for 3 hrs.
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Don't open the lid during cooking!
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After 3 hrs of cooking, reduce the oven temperature to 350 and remove the lid or possibly foil from the pan.
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Also, remove the herbs from the top of the turkey and throw away.
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Continue roasting the turkey, uncovered, for about 30 min more or possibly till the turkey is golden brown and cooked through completely.
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(To test doneness: the meat between the leg and thigh, when pierced with a fork shows clear juices escaping.)
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Allow the turkey to rest 20 min before carving.
