Maple Orange-Glazed Turkey Roast
Last week, I bought a whole turkey because both Ronnie and I were 'hungry' for it. I've been 'searching' for really good recipes, and found this one which looked to me. Maggie
Maple Orange-Glazed Turkey Roast
SERVES 10 -12
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
- 1 (2.5-3 1/2 lb) boneless turkey breast
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
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In a small bowl combine garlic, marjoram, salt, and pepper; set aside.
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For glaze, in a small saucepan stir together the orange juice and cornstarch; add half of the seasoning mixture.
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Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
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Cook and stir 1 minute more.
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Stir in maple syrup and orange peel; set aside.
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Brush the turkey roast with melted butter and rub with remaining seasoning mixture.
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Insert a meat thermometer near the center of the roast.
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For a charcoal grill, arrange medium-hot coals around a drip pan.
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Test for medium heat above the pan.
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Place the turkey roast directly on the grill rack over the pan.
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Cover; grill until thermometer registers 165°F Add coals to maintain heat every 30 minutes.
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Brush with glaze the last 30 minutes of grilling.
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Remove meat from grill.
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Cover with foil; let stand for 15 minutes before carving. (The meat's temperature will rise 5F during standing).
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Bring any remaining glaze to boiling; pass with turkey. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Adjust for indirect cooking. Grill as above.).
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OR, use the oven @325 degrees until thermometer reaches 165F (should be about 1 1/2 hrs). Follow glazing and standing directions above.
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