Servings: 10
Calories: 595kcal
Equipment
- Large pot
- Reusable straining bag
- Deep roasting pan
- Slotted spoon
- Small mixing bowl
- Instant-read meat thermometer
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Apple Cider-Inspired Roasting Base
- 8 cups water
- 5 apples quartered (a mix of sweet and tart apples works best; add another apple or two to garnish)
- 1 orange quartered, with the peel on (and another orange or two to garnish)
- 2 tablespoons ginger minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons whole cloves
- 1 pomegranate quartered
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 3 cinnamon sticks
Ingredients for the turkey
- 10-15 pound turkey thawed and giblets removed
- 2 tablespoons seasoning Famous Dave’s Country Roast Chicken Seasoning, or similar poultry or turkey seasoning
- 2 tablespoons seasoning Weber Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, or similar roasted garlic & herb seasoning
- 4-6 sprigs herbs i.e., fresh rosemary, thyme, or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, combine the water, apples, and brown sugar over medium heat.
- Place the orange, ginger, cloves, pomegranate, and cinnamon sticks in a strainer bag. Secure the bag and add it to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the strainer bag. Using a slotted spoon, remove the apples and set them aside if you'd like to use them for Southern cinnamon apples.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose or poultry seasoning with the aroasted garlic & herb seasoning.
- Place the turkey in a deep roasting pan. Spoon a small amount of the Apple Cider-Inspired Roasting Base over the turkey, then rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the entire bird, including the underside.
- Pour the remaining Apple Cider-Inspired Roasting Base into the roasting pan around the turkey. If needed, sprinkle a little additional seasoning over any areas where the liquid has washed away the rub.
- Place the turkey on the lower oven rack and roast uncovered for 1½–2 hours, basting with the pan juices every 20–30 minutes, or until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Remove the turkey from the oven and baste once more with the pan juices.
- Let the turkey rest for 20–30 minutes before carving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and apple and orange slices, if desired. Serve with the pan juices spooned over the turkey or alongside homemade giblet gravy.
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Nutrition
Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 232mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 1032mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 658IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 6mg
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