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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Orange Roast Turkey

This recipe is one of my favorites.
I make a mean orange chicken and thought
why not cook a whole turkey using the
same fantastic tasting ingredients?
The turkey comes out moist and juicy.
Crispy brown with a great citrus and
roasted garlic mediterranean flavor.

Ingredients:
1 (16 pound) turkey
3 heads garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 fresh orange, halved
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons salt (or to taste)
2 cups fresh lemon juice
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 (12 fluid ounce) can,
frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Directions
Crush the peeled garlic cloves,
and place into a large bowl.
Season with rosemary, oregano,
salt and pepper.
Pour in lemon juice, wine, and
orange juice concentrate;
whisk together until well mixed.
Using a sharp paring knife,
pierce the turkey breast,
thighs, and legs; creating holes for
the marinade to penetrate.
Pour the marinade over turkey,
and into the holes.
Stuff garlic pieces into the holes.
Cover the turkey well,
and refrigerate overnight to marinate.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Place the fresh orange inside the turkey.
Roast turkey in the preheated oven
until the internal temperature of the
thickest part of the thigh
measures 180 degrees F, about 5 hours.
Baste the turkey every 30 to 45 minutes.
Once the breast has browned, cover loosely
with aluminum foil to prevent
it from becoming to dark.

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