How to Make Holiday Turkey with Honey Orange Glaze - A Step-by-Step Guide

The holiday season is a time for gathering with loved ones, giving thanks, and enjoying delicious meals together. A classic centerpiece for many holiday gatherings is the traditional turkey, and this Holiday Turkey with Honey Orange Glaze recipe is sure to be a hit at your next festive meal. This recipe takes the traditional flavors of a roast turkey and elevates them with a sweet and tangy glaze that will have your guests coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 pinch dried thyme
  • 1 (16 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup orange juice
  • ⅓ cup orange marmalade
  • 1 ½ teaspoons honey
  • 1 orange, peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 20

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Combine sage, salt, and thyme in a small bowl. Rub 1/2 of the sage mixture all over turkey, then place turkey in a large roasting pan.
  • Bring butter, orange juice, marmalade, honey, and orange sections to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until thickened, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in remaining sage mixture. Brush over turkey, reserving leftover glaze for basting.
  • Bake turkey in the preheated oven for 5 hours and 30 minutes, basting every 30 minutes. Cover turkey lightly with foil and continue baking until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 30 minutes to 1 hour, occasionally brushing with glaze. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove turkey from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area before slicing, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    582 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 221mg
    • Sodium: 430mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 74g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 745mg