Orange-Rosemary Roasted Turkey

Serves 8 (with leftovers)
Hands-On Time:
15m
Total Time:
3hr
40m
Ingredients
- 2 onions, cut into wedges
- 2 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 8 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 small oranges, halved
- 1 12- to 14-pound turkey, giblets removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (if needed)
- fresh fruit and herbs for garnish (optional)
Directions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.)
- 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.
Quick Tip

Free-range birds have a more robust turkey flavor and substantial texture than coop-raised ones. They tend to be moist but
not exceptionally so.
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.
