MAPLE MARINATED ROAST TURKEY RECIPE

Steps:

• • Combine the marinade ingredients in a 2 gallon zipper lock bag. • Add the turkey to it and seal the bag and place it into the refrigerator overnight. • To make the maple butter, put all the ingredients in food processor and process till soft, set aside • Mix all the glaze ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine, add salt and pepper to taste. • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. • Place the rack on the lowest position in the oven. • Take out the turkey from the marinade and pat dry. • Loosen the skin over the breast, wings, and upper thighs by lightly sliding fingers under the skin. • Massage half the maple butter beneath the skin distributing it equally. • Rub the remaining of the maple butter outside of the turkey. • Stuff the cavity with celery and onions. • Tie the legs together loosely and put the turkey breast side up on the rack. • Roast the bird for about 3 hours till a thermometer reads 180 degrees F. • Now baste Marinated Roast Turkey with maple glaze every 20 minutes and tent with the foil if browned before done.