ORANGE AND MAPLE-GLAZED TURKEY WITH THYME-SHALLOT GRAVY

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Orange and Maple-Glazed Turkey with Thyme-Shallot Gravy image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h10m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

One 16- to 18-pound turkey
1 large yellow onion, quartered
1 orange, quartered
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter, softened
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup orange juice
1 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 shallots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups turkey drippings or chicken stock (or a combination)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • For the turkey: Pat the turkey dry, inside and out. Place the onion and orange quarters into the cavity, tie the drumsticks together and tuck the wings under the bird.
  • Rub butter all over the skin, then sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Place the turkey on a rack set over a roasting pan. Roast for 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring the orange juice and maple syrup to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat.
  • After 25 minutes, turn down the oven to 375 degrees F and glaze the turkey with the orange-maple mixture. Continue to roast, glazing the turkey every 25 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F, 3 to 4 hours more, depending on the oven. Let rest for 15 minutes.
  • For the gravy: Meanwhile, Heat the olive oil and butter in a thick-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and thyme, and cook until brown. Add the flour; cook for 1 minute.
  • While whisking, slowly add the turkey drippings. Bring to a boil and cook, whisking, until thickened, 5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Carve the turkey and serve with the gravy.

Asiphe Moni
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Umair Choudhry
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my turkey turned out dry and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Babu Reyyan
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The glaze is to die for!


Ayaan Ashraf
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The glaze was incredible and the turkey was so moist and flavorful.


Ian Joseph
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This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great. The only thing I would change is to use less salt in the glaze.


Oriyomi tunde
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The turkey was a little dry, but the glaze was delicious.


Johmone Ponde
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out amazing! The glaze was delicious and the gravy was perfect. My family loved it.


Your Momma
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so flavorful and moist. The glaze was the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.


abdullah homs
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I've made this turkey recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The glaze is so easy to make and the turkey comes out perfect every time. I highly recommend it!


Awais Sajen
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This turkey recipe was a hit with my family! The orange and maple glaze gave the turkey a delicious sweet and savory flavor, and the thyme and shallot gravy was the perfect accompaniment. The turkey was moist and juicy, and the glaze caramelized beau