Orange-Bourbon Turkey Recipe

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Orange-Bourbon Turkey
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  1. 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 zip-top plastic bag; add turkey. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 4 to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally. Remove turkey from bag, reserving marinade.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°.
  3. Tie ends of legs with cord. Lift wing tips 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 roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer into meaty part of thigh, making sure not to touch bone. Bake at 350° for 3 hours or until thermometer registers 180°. (Cover turkey loosely with foil if it gets too brown.) Remove turkey from oven. Cover turkey loosely with foil; let stand at least 10 minutes before carving. Discard oranges.
  4. Pour reserved marinade into a 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.
  5. NOTE: To substitute a 5-pound turkey breast for a 12-pound turkey: Omit the 4 peeled oranges used to stuff the whole turkey; disregard the giblets, neck, legs, and wings. Insert meat thermometer into meaty part of turkey breast, making sure not to touch the breastbone. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until thermometer registers 170°. (Cover turkey loosely with foil if it gets too brown.)
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 111.4 Kcal (466 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.78g 1%
Cholesterol 20.03mg 7%
Sodium 407.92mg 17%
Potassium 356.81mg 8%
Total Carbs 14.84g 5%
Sugars 10.26g 41%
Dietary Fiber 0.06g 0%
Protein 7.41g 15%
Vitamin C 20.7mg 34%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 26.3mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 88.93 Kcal (372 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.62g 1%
Cholesterol 15.99mg 7%
Sodium 325.66mg 17%
Potassium 284.86mg 8%
Total Carbs 11.85g 5%
Sugars 8.19g 41%
Dietary Fiber 0.05g 0%
Protein 5.92g 15%
Vitamin C 16.5mg 34%
Iron 1mg 7%
Calcium 21mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.3
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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