Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

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Easy Foil Wrapped Grilled Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

What You Need:

1 (12 lb.) whole turkey, thawed
2 C water
3 tbsp. chicken bouillon powder
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp. parsley, chopped fine
1 tsp.  paprika
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

How to Make It:

Spray the grill grate with a non stick cooking spray.
Adjust the grill heat to indirect medium high and allow the grill to heat up completely.
Place the turkey breast side down on the grill and sear about 5 minutes or until the skin turns a golden brown.
Turn the turkey over and sear the other side the same way making sure the skin is golden brown all the way around the turkey.
Remove the turkey from the grill.
Pour the water into a large roasting pan.
Add the bouillon, garlic and onion powder.
Stir in the poultry seasoning, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper.
Place the seared turkey, breast side down, into the roasting pan and seasoning mixture.
Baste the entire turkey well with the seasoning mixture.
Wrap tightly with aluminum foil and place the pan on the heated grill.
Grill the turkey 3 hours and 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees.
Remove the turkey and allow it to stand covered for 30 minutes before uncovering and carving.

This Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe Serves 10

When grilling turkey try not to open the lid of the grill any more than necessary.  This keeps the heat at a constant level which helps the turkey to cook through evenly.

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Roasted Honey Mustard Thanksgiving Turkey Breast Recipe

What You Need:

1 (6 lb.) turkey breast, thawed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 C honey
2 tbsp. brown mustard

How to Make It:

Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the entire turkey breast.
Place the turkey on a rack and into a roasting pan.
Bring the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
Place the turkey in the oven and roast for 1 hour 45 minutes.
Place the honey into a mixing bowl.
Add the mustard and stir to combine well.
After 1 hour 45 minutes baste the turkey breast with the sauce being sure to cover the breast well.
Return to the oven and continue roasting 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees.
Allow the turkey to stand 10 minutes before carving.

This Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe Serves 6

When buying a turkey, whether it is a turkey breast or whole turkey, the rule of thumb is to by 1 to 1 1/2 lb per person.  Check your guest list for the number of people you are serving and adjust your turkey weight to fit your needs.

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Balsamic Thanksgiving Turkey Breast Recipe with Cranberry Sauce

What You Need:

1 (7 lb.) turkey breast
6 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, divided
3 tsp. rosemary, crushed
3 tsp. thyme, crushed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 C frozen fruit punch concentrate
1 1/2 C cold water
1 (10 oz.) pkg. dried cranberries
2 tbsp. cornstarch

How to Make It:

Using 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar rub the turkey breast on all sides well.
Sprinkle the turkey with the rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.
Place the turkey breast on a rack that has been placed in a large roasting pan.
Bring the temperature of the oven up to 350 degrees.
Place the turkey breast in the oven for 45 minutes.
After 45 minutes, baste the turkey again with 2 tbsp of the vinegar.
Return the turkey to the oven and continue roasting an additional 45 minutes or until the internal temperature of the turkey is 170 degrees.
Remove the turkey and allow standing 20 minutes before carving.
Place the fruit punch concentrate and water into a large saucepan over medium high heat.
Stir the cranberries into the mixture.
Bring the mixture to a heavy boil.
Place the heat on low and continue cooking 5 minutes.
Place the remaining 2 tbsp of the vinegar into a bowl.
Add the cornstarch and whisk until completely combined.
Add the vinegar mixture to the cranberry mixture after 5 minutes.
Continue heating, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches desired thickness.
Pour the cranberry sauce over the turkey after carving.

This Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe Serves 8

After carving the turkey, place it on a platter that has been warmed in the oven .  This ensures that the turkey stays warm and moist for all your guests to enjoy.

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Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe with Roasted Vegetables and Maple Sauce

What You Need:

2 C apple cider
1/3 C real maple syrup
2 1/2 tbsp. thyme, chopped fine, divided
2 tbsp. fresh marjoram, chopped fine, divided
1 1/2 tsp. lemon zest, grated
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 (12 lb.) whole turkey, thawed
2 C onion, chopped
1 1/2 C celery, chopped
1 1/2 C carrots, chopped
3 C chicken broth, divided
1/4 C flour
1 bay leaf
1/2 C apple brandy

How to Make It:

Pour the apple cider into a sauce pan and place over high heat.
Add the maple syrup and stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a rapid steady boil.
Continue cooking for about 5 minutes or until the mixture is reduced to 1/2 C.
Remove from the heat and quickly stir in 1 tbsp of thyme, 1 tbsp. marjoram and lemon zest.
Add the butter and continue stirring until the butter has completely melted into the mixture.
Sprinkle in the salt and pepper and stir well to combine.
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until cold.
Set the oven to 375 degrees F and allow it to heat up.
Place a rack into a large roasting pan and spray the rack with a non stick cooking spray.
Spread the butter, reserving 1/4 C for later use, over the entire turkey.
Spread the vegetables in the roasting pan around and under the turkey.
Sprinkle the vegetables with 1 tbsp. thyme and the remaining marjoram.
Pour 2 C of the chicken broth over the vegetables.
Roast the turkey 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
Reduce the heat to 350 and cover the turkey with aluminum foil.
Continue roasting an additional 2 hours 30 minutes or until the thigh temperature reaches 180 degrees.
Remove the turkey from the oven and place on a platter.
Allow the turkey to stand at least 30 minutes before carving.
Strain the roasting pan drippings into a 3 C size measuring cup.
Add enough of the remaining chicken broth to make 3 full cups of liquid.
Pour the liquid into a large saucepan and place the pan over high heat.
Bring the liquid to a continuous boil.
Place the 1/4 C reserved butter and flour into a mixing bowl.
Whisk together until the mixture becomes very smooth.
Stir the smooth butter mixture into the boiling liquid.
Add the remaining thyme and bay leaf to the boiling mixture.
Continue to boil until the mixture becomes a sauce consistency about 8 minutes.
Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the apple brandy.
Be sure to remove the bay leaf before serving the sauce.

This Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe Serves 12

The maple sauce gives this turkey and vegetables a slightly sweet flavor.  If fresh thyme and marjoram are not available use dry and adjust the measurements to 2 1/4 tsp. thyme and 2 tsp. marjoram.

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Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe with a Soy Sauce Glaze

What You Need:

1 (16 lb.) whole turkey, thawed
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. molasses

How to Make It:

Bring the oven temperature up to 325 degrees F.
Spray a rack with a non stick cooking spray and place it in a roasting pan.
Clean the turkey with cold water and remove the giblets and neck.
Pat the turkey dry both inside and out.
Rub the turkey all over, inside and out, with the salt and pepper.
Mix the soy sauce and molasses together in a small mixing bowl.
Brush the mixture over the entire outside of the turkey.
Place the turkey on the rack in the roasting pan.
Cover the turkey with foil.
Roast 4 hours, basing with the pan juices occasionally, until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 180 degrees.
Remove the turkey and allow it to rest 30 minutes before carving.

This Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe Serves 16

When using a molasses based glaze the turkey skin turns dark very quickly.  Always be sure to cover the turkey tightly with the foil.  This will ensure a golden brown turkey every time.