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Sage- and Oregano-Rubbed Turkey with Honey-Lemon Glaze

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 3, 2010
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Sweet honey, lemon, and fresh herbs create a delicious glaze for this roast turkey, cooked to a glorious golden-brown.

Sage- and Oregano-Rubbed Turkey with Honey-Lemon Glaze

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 4 hr 20 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

Turkey

  • 1 whole turkey (12 lb), thawed if frozen
  • 3 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

Glaze

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Move oven rack to lowest position. Heat oven to 325°F. Remove and discard neck and giblets from turkey. Rinse turkey inside and out with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Fasten neck skin to back of turkey with skewer. Fold wings across back of turkey so tips are touching. In shallow roasting pan, place turkey, breast side up.
  • Step 
    2
    In small bowl, mix sage, oregano, salt, pepper and oil. Rub herb mixture over turkey. Refasten drumsticks with metal piece or tuck under skin at tail. (Drumsticks can also be tied together with cotton string.) Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone.
  • Step 
    3
    Roast uncovered 1 hour. When turkey begins to turn golden brown, place tent of heavy-duty foil over turkey. Roast 2 hours 15 minutes longer.
  • Step 
    4
    In 1-quart saucepan, heat glaze ingredients over low heat, stirring occasionally, until honey and butter are melted.
  • Step 
    5
    Cut band of skin or remove tie holding legs to allow inside of thighs to cook thoroughly. Brush turkey with glaze; roast uncovered 10 minutes. Brush with glaze; roast uncovered 10 to 20 minutes longer. Turkey is done when thermometer reads 165°F and drumsticks move easily when lifted or twisted.
  • Step 
    6
    Place turkey on warm platter; cover with foil to keep warm. Let stand 15 minutes for easier carving.

Nutrition

540 Calories
32g Total Fat
57g Protein
6g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
540
Calories from Fat
280
Total Fat
32g
49%
Saturated Fat
9g
44%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
185mg
62%
Sodium
370mg
16%
Potassium
480mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
6g
Protein
57g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 8 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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