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Cranberry And Orange Glaze

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๐Ÿฆƒ Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Recipe for Festive Flavor offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy glaze enhancing juicy turkey pieces.
๐ŸŠ This recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings, providing a moist and flavorful main course that impresses guests with festive colors and aromas.

  • Total Time: 180 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

– 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

– One 11-pound turkey, cut into 6 pieces

– 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

– 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

– 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

– Assorted fresh herb sprigs for garnish

– Orange wedges for garnish

– Whole cranberries for garnish

– 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

– 1/2 cup frozen cranberry juice cocktail concentrate, thawed

– 1/4 cup orange marmalade

– 1 1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary

– 1 tablespoon butter

– 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

– 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1-Creating the cranberry and orange glaze is straightforward and rewarding, starting with gathering your ingredients as listed earlier. Begin by preparing the glaze in a small saucepan, which takes about 15 minutes to thicken and reach the ideal consistency. This glaze not only adds a glossy finish to your turkey but also infuses it with a burst of flavor that makes the whole dish stand out.

2-First, in a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate, 1/2 cup thawed cranberry juice cocktail concentrate, 1/4 cup orange marmalade, and 1 1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking often to ensure even cooking. Once it boils, let it cook until the glaze thickens enough to coat a spoon, which usually takes around 15 minutes, creating that perfect sweet-tangy blend.

3-After boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in 1 tablespoon butter for a smooth texture. Season it with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to round out the flavors. For the turkey, start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F and positioning a rack in the bottom third, then rinse and pat dry the turkey pieces before brushing them with olive oil and seasoning.

4-Detailed Turkey Preparation: Arrange the turkey pieces skin-side up on a baking sheet, placing breasts and thighs at the corners and drumsticks in the center. Roast for 1 hour and 10 minutes, then brush with the prepared glaze and add 1 cup chicken broth to the sheet. Continue roasting for another 20 minutes until the internal temperature hits 165 to 170 degrees F in the thickest part of the thigh.

5-Rinse and dry the turkey pieces thoroughly.

6-Brush with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.

7-Roast as directed, then glaze and rest for 25 to 30 minutes.

8-Make gravy by heating pan juices and whisking in 2 to 3 tablespoons of glaze.

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Notes

๐Ÿ— Roasting turkey in pieces shortens cooking time and ensures evenly browned skin.
โœจ Brush additional glaze after plating for a moist and glossy finish.
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Use an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part, avoiding bone, to check doneness accurately.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 120 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting, Glazing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving