Herbed Turkey With Citrus Dressing Recipe

Name: Herbed Turkey With Citrus Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sliced celery; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/3 cup butter; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 2-1/2 cups boiling water; 1 package (14 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes; 1/2 cup shredded carrot; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds); 1-1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1-1/2 tablespoons dried marjoram; 1-1/2 tablespoons dried thyme; 1-1/2 tablespoons dried juniper berries, optional; 1-1/2 teaspoons whole peppercorns, crushed; 1 teaspoon aniseed; 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided

Servings: persons

1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup butter
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2-1/2 cups boiling water
1 package (14 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
1-1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1-1/2 tablespoons dried marjoram
1-1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
1-1/2 tablespoons dried juniper berries, optional
1-1/2 teaspoons whole peppercorns, crushed
1 teaspoon aniseed
1/2 cup butter, softened, divided

1
In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. In a large bowl, dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Stir in the stuffing cubes, carrot, orange juice, zest and the celery mixture.
2
Just before baking, loosely stuff turkey with 4 cups stuffing. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; refrigerate until ready to bake.
3
Pat turkey dry. Place the salt, marjoram, thyme, juniper berries if desired, peppercorns and aniseed in a small food processor; cover and process until blended.
4
With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey breast; rub half of the butter under the skin. Sprinkle skin with salt mixture. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over turkey. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
5
Bake at 325u00b0 for 3-3/4 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180u00b0 and 165u00b0 for the stuffing, basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.)
6
Bake additional stuffing, covered, for 20-30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cover turkey and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sliced celery, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/3 cup butter, 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules, and more.

Yes, Herbed Turkey With Citrus Dressing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Herbed Turkey With Citrus Dressing

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Variations & substitutions

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