1 turkey (6 to 9 lb.)
1 cup bell peppers, finely chopped
1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper
1 tablespoon orange rind, grated
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
GLAZE
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1. Rinse turkey inside and out. Pat dry. Reserve giblets and neck for broth.
2. Make filling: Mix bread crumbs, green pepper, onion, chicken broth and spices.
3. Add orange peel and orange juice.
4. Spoon stuffing into cavity of turkey. Close openings with skewers.
5. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow pan. Insert meat thermometer in thickest
part of thigh.
6. Roast turkey, uncovered, at 325 degrees for about 1 hour.
7. For glaze combine butter, orange juice and honey.
8. Brush turkey several times with glaze and pan drippings and roast it for another 1 1/2 to 2
hours until thermometer registers 180 degrees.
9. Remove turkey, keep warm; slice and serve
This makes the tastiest Turkey ever! It's sweet and savory and juicey and crispy! Impress your
dinner guests and save a little of the honey glaze
to paint on yourself for a secret dessert..you know, to tempt and tease your fella....just be sure
to save that part for AFTER all the dinner guests go home!
1 cup bell peppers, finely chopped
1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper
1 tablespoon orange rind, grated
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
GLAZE
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1. Rinse turkey inside and out. Pat dry. Reserve giblets and neck for broth.
2. Make filling: Mix bread crumbs, green pepper, onion, chicken broth and spices.
3. Add orange peel and orange juice.
4. Spoon stuffing into cavity of turkey. Close openings with skewers.
5. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow pan. Insert meat thermometer in thickest
part of thigh.
6. Roast turkey, uncovered, at 325 degrees for about 1 hour.
7. For glaze combine butter, orange juice and honey.
8. Brush turkey several times with glaze and pan drippings and roast it for another 1 1/2 to 2
hours until thermometer registers 180 degrees.
9. Remove turkey, keep warm; slice and serve
This makes the tastiest Turkey ever! It's sweet and savory and juicey and crispy! Impress your
dinner guests and save a little of the honey glaze
to paint on yourself for a secret dessert..you know, to tempt and tease your fella....just be sure
to save that part for AFTER all the dinner guests go home!
Honey Butter Glazed
Turkey
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