CRANBERRY GLAZED TURKEY

Cranberry Glazed Turkey image

Yield Serves 2-4 as a main course dish and 4-6 as a side.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large garlic cloves, sliced
2 medium onions, cut in half and then in quarters
2 turkey thighs (2 pounds)
8 ounces fresh cranberries
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 orange with the skin and pith cut off
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Place onions and garlic in a 10-inch cast iron pan. Rinse turkey thighs and place on top of onions and garlic.
3. In a blender, combine cranberries, maple syrup, orange, water, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, peppercorns, and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Pour over turkey, onions, and garlic.
4. Bake for 1 hour, turn the turkey once, and then back clearing the sauce from the top of the thigh. Brush thighs with olive oil and bake another 30-40 minutes. (Baking with the sauce on for the first hour helps lock in moisture. Brushing with olive oil makes crisps the turkey and makes it more visually appealing.)
5. Garnish with parsley. Serve.