Citrus Roasted Turkey Recipe

Citrus Roasted Turkey Recipe

Citrus Roasted Turkey is a delicious recipe which gives different taste from other turkey recipes. Learn how to make/prepare Citrus Roast Turkey by following this easy recipe.
Citrus Roasted Turkey Recipe
Difficulty Average
Recipe Type Non Veg.
Ingredients:
  • 6-8 Pound whole turkey, washed and drained
  • 1/4 Cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 Cup honey
  • 1/4 Cup frozen lemon juice concentrate, thawed
  • 3 tbsp Fresh chopped mint leaves
  • 3 tbsp Fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 Cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp Grated orange peel
  • 2 tsp Grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin
  • 1 Red onion, sliced
  • Dash salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 Cup olive oil
How to make Citrus Roasted Turkey:
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Take a large bowl and combine all juices, honey, oil, mint, citrus peels, salt, pepper, herbs and spices, mix well
  • Add turkey to it, turning a few times to cover with marinade.
  • Top turkey with sliced onions and cover the bowl with foil.
  • Place it into the refrigerator for about 3 to 8 hours.
  • Now remove turkey from the marinade and discard onions.
  • Pour marinade into a saucepan and bring it to a boil, boil for about 5 minutes, keep aside.
  • Put the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a big shallow roasting pan.
  • Insert oven-safe meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, carefully so the pointed end does not touch the bone.
  • Roast turkey in the preheated oven for about 3 hours.
  • Baste the turkey frequently with the marinade as it cooks.
  • If required, loosely cover it with lightweight foil to prevent excessive browning.
  • Roast it till the thermometer registers 170 degrees F in the breast or 180 degrees F in the thigh.
  • Take out the turkey from the oven and allow it to rest for about 15-20 minutes before carving.


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