Orange-Rosemary Roasted Turkey

Orange-Rosemary Roasted TurkeyJose Picayo
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Serves 8 (with leftovers)| Hands-On Time: 15m | Total Time: 3hr 40m

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375° F. In a large roasting pan, scatter the onions, carrots, and 2 sprigs of rosemary; place 4 orange halves in the corners of the pan, cut-side up.
  2. Stuff the turkey with the remaining 6 sprigs of rosemary and 2 orange halves. Tie the legs together with twine and tuck the wings underneath the body. Place the turkey on top of the vegetables, brush with the oil, and season with 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. Roast the turkey until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh registers 165° F, 2½ to 3 hours. (Cover the bird loosely with foil if it browns too quickly and add the broth to the pan if the vegetables begin to scorch.)
  4. Carefully tilt the turkey to empty the juices from the cavity into the pan. Transfer the turkey to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for at least 25 minutes before carving. Garnish with the fruit and herbs, if using. Reserve the pan and its contents for the Orange-Rosemary Gravy.
By Kate Merker,  November 2009

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 315
  • Fat  12g
  • Sat Fat  3g
  • Cholesterol  149mg
  • Sodium  345mg
  • Protein  41g
  • Carbohydrate  10g
  • Fiber  2g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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