Honey-Glazed Turkey Recipe

Name: Honey-Glazed Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 to 12 lb.) turkey; 1/2 tsp. salt (optional); 1 c. honey; 1/2 lb. butter or margarine; 1/2 c. chopped red peppers; 1/2 c. packed brown sugar; 1/4 c. crushed thyme; 1 small onion, minced; 2 Tbsp. lemon-pepper seasoning; 1 Tbsp. chicken or beef bouillon (paste or granules); 1 qt. water

Servings: persons

1 (10 to 12 lb.) turkey
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 c. honey
1/2 lb. butter or margarine
1/2 c. chopped red peppers
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. crushed thyme
1 small onion, minced
2 Tbsp. lemon-pepper seasoning
1 Tbsp. chicken or beef bouillon (paste or granules)
1 qt. water

1
Heat oven to 325u00b0.
2
Using cold water, rinse turkey inside and out; blot dry with paper towels.
3
Sprinkle body and neck cavities with salt (if desired).
4
On rack in shallow large baking pan, brush turkey with honey, covering completely.
5
In saucepan, melt butter. Stir in garlic, red peppers, sugar, thyme, onion, lemon-pepper seasoning and bouillon; generously baste turkey with mixture.
6
Pour hot water into bottom of pan.
7
Bake about 1 hour.
8
Cover turkey with tent of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
9
Continue roasting about 20 minutes per pound for stuffed turkey or 16 minutes unstuffed, basting with pan drippings about every 15 minutes until bird is brown, juices in inner thigh run clear when pricked and instant-read meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh (without touching bone) registers 180u00b0.
10
Transfer turkey to serving platter; garnish as desired.
11
Let rest 15 to 30 minutes before carving.
12
Makes 24 four-ounce servings of turkey with gravy.

789

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 to 12 lb.) turkey, 1/2 tsp. salt (optional), 1 c. honey, 1/2 lb. butter or margarine, and more.

Yes, Honey-Glazed 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.

Honey-Glazed Turkey

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