Taste of the South

Dinner Menu #3

Skillet-Roasted Turkey with Bourbon-Orange Glaze

MAKES 10 TO 12 SERVINGS

The spicy bourbon glaze enhances the flavor of the roast turkey and also helps brown the skin.

TURKEY

1 (12- to 14-pound) turkey, thawed and giblets removed
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
½ orange
6 small yellow onions, halved

GLAZE

1 cup honey
¼ cup bourbon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 cloves garlic, grated
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Garnish: quartered oranges, fresh sage, fresh rosemary

Preheat oven to 350°. Place oven rack in lower third

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