Happy Orange Turkey Food

ORANGE-GLAZED TURKEY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, savory and sage. Rub 1 tablespoon of seasoning mixture in turkey cavity. Place the pears, onion and celery in turkey cavity; tie drumsticks together. Place, breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Combine butter and remaining seasoning mixture; brush over turkey. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-1/4 to 3-1/2 hours. , Meanwhile, combine orange marmalade, orange juice and honey in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Set aside and keep warm. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent of foil. Bake 1 hour longer or until thermometer reads 180°, brushing occasionally with the orange glaze. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Thicken pan juices for gravy if desired.

ORANGE GLAZED TURKEY

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the salt, pepper, savory and sage.
• Rub 1 Tablespoon of seasoning in the turkey cavity.
• Place the pears, onion and celery also in the cavity.
• Tie the drumsticks together.
• Place turkey on a rack with breast side up in a roasting pan.
• Combine butter and remaining seasoning mixture; brush over turkey.
• Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 hours.
• Make sure you check the instructions for cooking time on your turkey label.
• While turkey is cooking, combine orange marmalade, orange juice and honey in saucepan.
• Bring mixture to boil.
• Reduce the heat until sauce thickens.
• Set aside and keep warm.
• When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent of foil.
• Bake 1 hour longer or until meat thermometer reads 180 degrees, brushing occasionally with orange glaze.
• Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.
• Thicken pan juices for gravy with water and cornstarch, if desired.

SMOKED GARLIC AND ORANGE TURKEY

Steps:

• At least 1 hour before cooking, soak wood chunks in enough water to cover.
• Preheat coals.
• Rub the turkey cavity with salt.
• Cut oranges into 2-inch chunks.
• Place the cut oranges, sage and garlic in the cavity.
• Loosen the breast skin and spread the cheese spread underneath.
• Tuck the wings under the back and tie legs together.
• Rub the turkey with oil, juice from an orange, chopped sage, salt and pepper.
• In a smoker, arrange preheated coals, half of the drained wood chunks and the water pan according to the manufacturer's directions.
• Add water and orange juice to water pan.
• Cover and smoke for 5 - 6 hours until thermometer registers 180°F when inserted in the breast.
• Throughout, add more coals, wood chunks, and water/juice as needed.
• Remove turkey to platter.
• Cover with foil to keep warm.
• Rest at least 5 minutes prior to carving.
• Reserve any drippings for Orange Turkey Gravy with Sage.

HOLIDAY TURKEY WITH HONEY ORANGE GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Combine sage, salt, and thyme in a small bowl. Rub half of the sage mixture all over the turkey, then place the turkey in a large roasting pan. Set remaining sage mixture aside. Bring butter, orange juice, orange marmalade, honey, and orange sections to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until thickened, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the remaining sage mixture. Brush the turkey with the glaze.
• Bake the turkey in the preheated oven for 5 hours and 30 minutes, basting every 30 minutes. Cover turkey lightly with foil and continue baking until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 30 minutes to 1 hour, occasionally brushing with the glaze. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the turkey from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.