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Juicy Turkey with Cranberry Sauce

Serves 8-10

3 HRS

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Ingredients

  • 13-15 lb. pre-brined turkey

  • 5 tablespoons softened butter

  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped

  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 12 oz. fresh or frozen cranberries

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • ½ cup water

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • Zest of 1 lemon or orange

Directions

  1. 1

    Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.

  2. 2

    Remove anything from the cavity of the turkey (butchers often place the neck and gizzards in there) and pat the bird dry with a paper towel.

  3. 3

    Place on a rack inside a large roasting pan.

  4. 4

    Mix together the butter and fresh herbs and rub the turkey with the mixture.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and pepper and place in the oven. Turkeys cook at about 13 minutes per pound, unstuffed, but use a thermometer to double check. It needs to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F to be safe.

  6. 6

    To make the cranberry sauce, add the cranberries, sugar, water, salt and zest to a pot. Simmer on medium, stirring often, for 10 to 15 minutes or until the fruit is soft. Allow to cool.

NOTE: If you buy a frozen turkey, place it in a roasting pan and allow to defrost in the refrigerator. A 15 lb. turkey will take 3 to 4 days to defrost.

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