ROASTED TURKEY A L'ORANGE

Roasted Turkey a l'Orange image

My niece says this is THE best turkey she's ever had-she even requests it in the middle of summer! -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 28 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated and peeled
1 large navel orange
1/4 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 turkey (14 pounds)
4 celery ribs, quartered
4 large carrots, quartered
1 large onion, quartered
1 large potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes

Steps:

Mince four garlic cloves; transfer to a small bowl. Juice half of the orange; add to bowl. Stir in the marmalade, lemon juice, honey, parsley, paprika, oregano, salt, thyme and pepper. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey; rub 1/2 cup marmalade mixture under the skin., Thinly slice remaining orange half; place under the skin. Brush turkey with remaining marmalade mixture. Place remaining garlic cloves inside the cavity. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together., Combine the celery, carrots, onion and potatoes in a roasting pan. Place turkey, breast side up, over vegetables., Bake at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges