Citrus Roasted Turkey 

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Serves: 9 person(s)

Preparation Time: 18 mins
Cooking Time: 4 hrs
Extra Time: 3 hrs to 8 hrs (for marinating and for resting)

A fresh citrus flavor adding new appeal to the traditional roast turkey.

Ingredients:

1 6-8 pound whole turkey, washed and drained

1/4 cup frozen lemon juice concentrate, thawed

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup olive oil

3 Tbsp fresh lime juice

3 Tbsp fresh chopped mint leaves

1 Tbsp grated orange peel

2 tsp grated lemon peel

1 tsp grated lime peel

1/3 cup orange juice

1 pinch of salt

1 pinch of pepper

1/4 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1 pinch of thyme

1 red onion, sliced

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325ºF.

In a large bowl, combine all juices, honey, oil, mint, citrus peels, salt, pepper, herbs and spices. Mix well. Add turkey to the mixture, turning a few times to cover with marinade. Top the turkey with sliced onions. Cover bowl with foil. Marinate turkey in the refrigerator for 3 to 8 hours.

When ready to roast, remove turkey from marinade and discard onions. Pour marinade into a saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes. Set aside.

Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a large shallow (about 2-1/2 inches deep) roasting pan. Insert oven-safe meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, being careful the pointed end does not touch the bone.

Roast turkey in a preheated oven about 2-3/4 to 3 hours. Baste turkey
frequently with marinade as it cooks. If needed, loosely cover with
lightweight foil to prevent excessive browning.

Continue to roast until the thermometer registers 180ºF in the thigh, or 170ºF in the breast. Remove turkey from the oven and allow it to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving.

Author:

National Turkey Federation
National Turkey Fed