Description
A faster, more consistent way to roast turkey by flattening the bird and finishing it with a tart, zesty cranberry orange glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 lb whole turkey
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Remove the turkey's backbone using kitchen shears and press the breastbone down firmly until the bird lies flat.
- Mix softened butter with minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Rub this mixture under the skin of the breasts and thighs.
- Pat the skin dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the turkey on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and roast for approximately 60-80 minutes.
- While roasting, simmer cranberries, orange juice, zest, and honey in a saucepan over medium heat until berries burst and the mixture thickens.
- When the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 150°F, remove it from the oven and brush the cranberry orange glaze over the skin.
- Return to the oven and roast until the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the breast.
- Transfer the turkey to a board and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 80-100 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American