Description
A juicy roasted turkey infused with bright citrus and tangy cranberry flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs), thawed and patted dry
- 2 oranges, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Place turkey in a roasting pan.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub mixture all over turkey, including under the skin.
- Stuff the turkey cavity with orange slices, lemon slices, and cranberries.
- Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan. Cover turkey loosely with foil.
- Roast for about 3 hours, basting every 45 minutes. Remove foil for the last 30 minutes to brown the skin.
- Let turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving. Serve with pan juices.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.