ORANGE-BOURBON TURKEY

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time P1DT3h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

One 12-pound fresh or frozen whole turkey, thawed
2 cups fresh orange juice (about 6 oranges)
1 cup water
3/4 cup bourbon, divided
1/3 cup molasses
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
4 oranges, peeled
Cooking spray
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Orange slices (optional)
Flat-leaf parsley sprigs (optional)

Steps:

  • Remove giblets and neck from turkey; discard. Rinse turkey thoroughly with cold water; pat dry. Combine orange juice, water, 1/2 cup bourbon, and molasses in a 2-gallon heavy-duty ziptop plastic bag; add turkey. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 4 to 24 hours turning bag occasionally. Remove turkey from bag, reserving marinade.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Tie ends of legs with cord. Lift wing tip up and over back and tuck under bird. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt into body cavity. Stuff cavity with oranges. Place turkey on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray or on a rack set in a shallow pan. Insert meat thermometer into meaty part of thigh, making sure not to touch bone. Bake at 350 degrees for 3 hours or until thermometer registers 180 degrees. (Cover loosely with foil if it gets too brown.) Remove turkey from oven. Cover loosely with foil; let stand at least 10 minutes before carving. Discard oranges.
  • Pour reserved marinade into saucepan; bring to a boil. Skim foam from mixture with a slotted spoon; discard. Reduce heat to medium; cook until reduced to 3 1/2 cups (about 15 minutes). Combine 1/4 cup bourbon and flour in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add to reduced marinade; bring to a boil and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve sauce with turkey. Garnish with orange slices and parsley sprigs if desired.

Sobuj Hawladar
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It's a must-try for any turkey lover.


Kataleya Elizardo
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. It's absolutely delicious!


Mobasher Rajpoot
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This turkey is so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Hustina Bhandari
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I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Antwan Henderson
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This is my go-to turkey recipe for special occasions. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Qandeel Tariq
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the turkey always turns out perfect.


Ubedullah Shaikh
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This turkey is definitely worth the effort. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but the end result is well worth it.


Mahammad Tanveer
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of bourbon, but I'm so glad I did! The bourbon flavor is subtle and really enhances the other flavors in the dish.


Dina Segal
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I've made this turkey twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is simply stunning.


MRTS
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This recipe is a keeper! The orange and bourbon glaze gives the turkey a unique and delicious flavor that everyone loved.


Efon Afsna
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I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out amazing! The skin was crispy and golden brown, and the meat was so juicy and flavorful.


maxwell yalo
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This turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The orange and bourbon flavors were perfectly balanced, and the turkey was incredibly moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again next year.