CITRUS-GLAZED TURKEY WITH CHIPOTLE GRAVY

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Categories     turkey     Roast     Thanksgiving     Lime     Orange     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Glaze
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons (packed) grated orange peel
3 tablespoons (packed) grated lime peel (from about 12 limes)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
4 teaspoons chopped canned chipotle chilies*
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
Turkey
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
4 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 22- to 24-pound turkey; neck, gizzard, and heart reserved
2 cups chopped peeled carrots
2 cups chopped celery with leaves
1 1/2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
9 cups (about) canned low-salt chicken broth
Gravy
1 cup (about) canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup all purpose flour

Steps:

  • For glaze:
  • Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Stir in next 7 ingredients. Freeze until mixture begins to firm up but is still spreadable, about 30 minutes. Set aside 1/2 cup citrus glaze for gravy.
  • For turkey:
  • Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and reserved turkey parts and sauté until onions are very deep brown, about 22 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and tomatoes to skillet and toss to blend. (Glaze and vegetable mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill. Cover turkey and chill.)
  • Set rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 400°F. Place small rack in center of large roasting pan. Sprinkle vegetable mixture with turkey parts around rack. Rinse turkey inside and out; pat dry. Place turkey on rack in roasting pan. Starting at neck end, carefully slide hand between skin and breast meat to loosen skin. Rub 1/2 cup citrus glaze over breast meat under skin. If stuffing turkey, spoon stuffing loosely into neck and main cavities. Tuck wing tips under turkey; tie legs together loosely to hold shape. Brush 1/3 cup glaze over top and sides of turkey (not bottom); reserve any remaining glaze. Sprinkle turkey generously with salt and pepper. Cover turkey (not pan) loosely with foil. Roast 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F; add 1 cup broth to pan. Press foil snugly around turkey (not pan). Roast 1 hour 15 minutes. Add 1 cup broth to pan. Roast turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, adding 1 cup broth every 30 minutes, lifting foil to baste with pan juices and removing foil during last 15 minutes to brown turkey, about 3 hours 30 minutes longer if unstuffed or 4 hours 15 minutes if stuffed. Transfer turkey to platter. Tent with foil; let stand 30 minutes (internal temperature of turkey will increase by 5 to 10 degrees). Reserve pan juices.
  • For gravy:
  • Strain pan juices into 8-cup measuring cup, pressing on solids to extract some pulp and as much liquid as possible; discard solids in strainer. Spoon fat from top of juices; discard fat. Add enough chicken broth to pan juices in cup to measure 6 cups.
  • Stir reserved 1/2 cup citrus glaze in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until melted. Gradually add flour; whisk 1 minute. Gradually whisk in pan juices. Bring to boil, whisking until smooth. Reduce heat to medium; boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Season gravy with salt and pepper. Brush any remaining glaze over turkey. Serve turkey with gravy.
  • Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.

Khairoul Islam
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This turkey was amazing! The glaze was perfectly balanced and the chipotle gravy was to die for. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the meat was moist and tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to


UmairMubail Shop988
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This turkey was delicious! The glaze was tangy and flavorful, and the chipotle gravy was the perfect accompaniment. The turkey was moist and juicy, and the glaze helped to keep it from drying out. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone lo


Vance Carroll
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I made this turkey for my family and they loved it! The glaze was a perfect complement to the turkey, and the chipotle gravy was delicious. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyon


Md Mehedy
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This turkey was a hit! The glaze was tangy and flavorful, and the chipotle gravy added a nice kick. The turkey was moist and juicy, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make t


Mujahid Asghar
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This turkey was amazing! The glaze was perfectly balanced and the chipotle gravy was to die for. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the meat was moist and tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to


Mohamed m Sillah
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This turkey was delicious! The glaze was tangy and flavorful, and the chipotle gravy was the perfect accompaniment. The turkey was moist and juicy, and the glaze helped to keep it from drying out. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone lo


rob Milne
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I made this turkey for my family and they loved it! The glaze was a perfect complement to the turkey, and the chipotle gravy was delicious. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyon


Dominic Jones
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This turkey was a hit! The glaze was tangy and flavorful, and the chipotle gravy added a nice kick. The turkey was moist and juicy, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make t


Sarah Ibbitson
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This turkey was amazing! The glaze was perfectly balanced and the chipotle gravy was to die for. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the meat was moist and tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to


Lolbit gamer800
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The glaze was flavorful and the chipotle gravy was delicious. The turkey was moist and tender, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for


Ernest Vasquez
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This turkey was delicious! The glaze was tangy and flavorful, and the chipotle gravy was the perfect accompaniment. The turkey was moist and juicy, and the glaze helped to keep it from drying out. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone lo


Osama Said
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I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. The citrus glaze was a perfect complement to the turkey, and the chipotle gravy added a nice touch of smokiness. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. I wou


Vanesssa Fazaa
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This turkey was a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The glaze was delicious and the turkey was cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Noor Donia
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I've made this turkey twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The glaze is so flavorful and the chipotle gravy is to die for. I love that it's a bit of a unique take on the traditional turkey dinner, but it's still familiar enough to be a hit with


Papa Princex
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This turkey was amazing! The glaze was perfectly balanced, not too sweet and not too sour. The chipotle gravy was also delicious, with just the right amount of spice. The turkey was cooked perfectly, and the meat was moist and tender. I would definit


Shawn Combs
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I made this dish for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! The citrus glaze was tangy and flavorful, and the chipotle gravy added a nice smoky heat. The turkey was moist and juicy, and the glaze helped to keep it from drying out. I will definitely be m