Happy Orange Turkey Recipe

Name: Happy Orange Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium oranges; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds); 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 small onion, cut into wedges; 4 fresh rosemary sprigs; 2 fresh thyme sprigs; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Turkey-size oven roasting bag; 1-1/2 cups Champagne; 1/2 cup orange juice

Servings: persons

3 medium oranges
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 small onion, cut into wedges
4 fresh rosemary sprigs
2 fresh thyme sprigs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Turkey-size oven roasting bag
1-1/2 cups Champagne
1/2 cup orange juice

1
Finely grate peel from oranges. Cut the fruit into wedges. Combine softened butter and orange peel. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey; rub butter mixture under the skin.
2
Pat turkey dry. Combine the garlic powder, salt and pepper; rub over the outside and inside of turkey. Drizzle with melted butter. Place the oranges, onion, rosemary and thyme inside the cavity. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together.
3
Place flour in oven bag and shake to coat. Place oven bag in a roasting pan. Place turkey, breast side up, in bag. Pour Champagne and orange juice over turkey. Cut six 1/2-in. slits in top of bag; close bag with tie provided.
4
Bake at 325u00b0 for 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170u00b0-175u00b0. Remove turkey to a serving platter and keep warm. Let stand for 20 minutes before carving. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy.

605

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium oranges, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds), 1 tablespoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Happy Orange Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Happy Orange Turkey

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