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Roast Turkey With Citrus Herb Butter Recipe

Roast Turkey With Citrus Herb Butter Recipe

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Ingredients:

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15 lbs whole turkey (fresh or fully defrosted)
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups orange juice
1 orange , zest of
1/2 cup fresh thyme
1/2 cup sage

Directions:

Season the bird liberally with salt & pepper.
Instead of trussing the entire bird, secure only the legs together. This will keep the shape of the bird, which is important for presentation and it will keep the stuffing inside the cavity of the turkey.
Tuck the wings of the turkey underneath to prevent them from burning.
Place the neck and giblets which are found in a bag inside the cavity of the turkey, in the bottom of the roasting pan. This will add to the flavour of the bird and the gravy.
Combine butter, orange juice, orange zest, thyme and sage in a bowl and stir with a spoon.
Rub outside of the bird with butter. Be sure to apply some of the butter under the skin for added flavour.
Pour remaining juice over the turkey.
Pour two cups of chicken stock into the bottom of roasting pan.
Preheat oven to 350 deg.
Roast turkey in oven for the first hour without opening the door.
After first hour, baste turkey every 30 minutes during cooking process.
Turkey should cook 15 minutes per pound.
If the turkey is browining too quickly during the cooking process, loosely tent the bird with aluminum foil, making sure the foil doesn't touch the top of the skin.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	896.65 Kcal (3754 kJ)
Calories from fat	376.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.88g	64%
Cholesterol	428.49mg	143%
Sodium	636.64mg	27%
Potassium	1398.49mg	30%
Total Carbs	6.64g	2%
Sugars	4.32g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.98g	4%
Protein	125.57g	251%
Vitamin C	29.4mg	49%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	6.3mg	35%
Calcium	102mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.98 Kcal (594 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.63g	64%
Cholesterol	67.85mg	143%
Sodium	100.81mg	27%
Potassium	221.45mg	30%
Total Carbs	1.05g	2%
Sugars	0.68g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.15g	4%
Protein	19.88g	251%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	49%
Iron	1mg	35%
Calcium	16.2mg	10%

* 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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