Maple Marinated Roast Turkey Recipe |
Maple Marinated Roast Turkey Recipe Ingredients required:- 10 - 12 lbs turkey
- 2 medium fresh onion, cut
- 3 celery ribs, cut
Marinade: - 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 12 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Maple Butter: - 2 sticks butter
- 6 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon coarse salt
Maple Glaze: - 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to tasted
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Time: 3 hours
45 minutes
Serves: 8 - 10
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Maple Marinated Roast Turkey Recipe Instructions & Tips:To marinate: Carefully combine the marinade ingredients detailed in the recipe in a sturdy, 2-gallon zipper-lock bag. Add the turkey to the bag and seal. Set the turkey in the bag, breast side down in a large bowl and place in the refrigerator overnight.
To make maple butter: Place and arrange all ingredients detailed in the recipe in food processor and process until smooth.
To make glaze: Carefully combine glaze ingredients detailed in the recipe in small bowl and whisk to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
To cook turkey: Position rack on the lowest position in oven. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Extract or remove the turkey from the marinade and pat dry. Loosen the skin over the breast, wings, and upper thighs by gently sliding fingers underneath the skin. Rub half the maple butter beneath the skin distributing it evenly.
Rub the rest of the maple butter over the outside of the turkey. Stuff the cavity with the onions and celery. Tie the legs together loosely and place the turkey breast side up on the rack. Roast the bird about 3 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° F. Baste with maple glaze every 20 minutes. Tent with foil if browned before done.
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Maple Marinated Roast Turkey Recipe Cooking Time & Tips:- For cooking time please see above.
- Leave to cool before carving.
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Maple Marinated Roast Turkey Recipe Serving Instructions & Tips:- Serve with your choice of vegetables
- Goes well with white wine
- Great for a Thanksgiving or Christmas Meal
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