Special Roast Turkey Recipe

Name: Special Roast Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds); 2 cups water; 2-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided; 1-1/2 cups orange juice, divided; 4 tablespoons soy sauce, divided; 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules; 1 teaspoon dried minced onion; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)
2 cups water
2-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
1-1/2 cups orange juice, divided
4 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. Place turkey on a greased rack in a roasting pan. Add water, giblets and neck to pan. Combine 1-1/4 cups broth, 3/4 cup orange juice and 2 tablespoons soy sauce; pour over turkey. Combine bouillon, onion and garlic powder; sprinkle over turkey. Bake, uncovered, 3-1/2 hours, basting every 30 minutes. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with foil. Remove giblets and neck when tender; set aside for gravy. Combine remaining broth, orange juice and soy sauce. Remove foil from turkey; pour broth mixture over turkey. Bake 30 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170u00b0-175u00b0
2
For gravy, remove meat from neck and discard the bones. Chop giblets and neck meat; set aside. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups pan juices, broth, orange juice and Worcestershire sauce; mix well. Stir in thyme, sugar and pepper. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Whisk into broth mixture; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in reserved giblets and neck meat. Carve turkey; serve with gravy.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds), 2 cups water, 2-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided, 1-1/2 cups orange juice, divided, and more.

Yes, Special Roast 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.

Special Roast Turkey

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