Orange Glazed Turkey Recipe

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Orange Glazed Turkey
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Directions:

  1. In a bowl, mix the salt, pepper, savory and sage.
  2. Rub 1 Tablespoon of seasoning in the turkey cavity.
  3. Place the pears, onion and celery also in the cavity.
  4. Tie the drumsticks together.
  5. Place turkey on a rack with breast side up in a roasting pan.
  6. Combine butter and remaining seasoning mixture; brush over turkey.
  7. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 hours.
  8. Make sure you check the instructions for cooking time on your turkey label.
  9. While turkey is cooking, combine orange marmalade, orange juice and honey in saucepan.
  10. Bring mixture to boil.
  11. Reduce the heat until sauce thickens.
  12. Set aside and keep warm.
  13. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent of foil.
  14. Bake 1 hour longer or until meat thermometer reads 180 degrees, brushing occasionally with orange glaze.
  15. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.
  16. Thicken pan juices for gravy with water and cornstarch, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 813.18 Kcal (3405 kJ)
Calories from fat 318.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.37g 54%
Cholesterol 376.36mg 125%
Sodium 834.53mg 35%
Potassium 1206.7mg 26%
Total Carbs 14.93g 5%
Sugars 12.17g 49%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 5%
Protein 111.19g 222%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 5.1mg 29%
Calcium 74.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 143.2 Kcal (600 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.23g 54%
Cholesterol 66.28mg 125%
Sodium 146.96mg 35%
Potassium 212.5mg 26%
Total Carbs 2.63g 5%
Sugars 2.14g 49%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 5%
Protein 19.58g 222%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 12%
Iron 0.9mg 29%
Calcium 13.1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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