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Canadian
Maple Roast Turkey Dinner
210 min total30 prep180 cook10 servings410 cal
Canadian maple-glazed roast turkey with thyme and garlic, lacquered skin, and juicy slices. A festive table centerpiece with true maple character.
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Ingredients
10servings
meat
- 12 lbwhole turkey
pantry
- 0.5 cupmaple syrup
- 1.5 cupchicken broth
- 2 tbspsalt
- 1 tbspblack pepper
dairy
- 0.5 cupunsalted butter
produce
- 6 sprigfresh thyme
- 6 clovesgarlic
- 1onion
- 1orange
Steps
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat turkey dry; season inside and out with salt and pepper.
- Stuff cavity with onion, orange quarters, garlic, and thyme.
- Set on a rack; pour 1 cup broth into the pan.
- Roast until nearly done, about 13 minutes per pound.
- Warm maple syrup with butter; brush turkey every 15 minutes during the last hour.
- Cook until thigh registers 165°F (74°C).
- Rest tented 30 minutes.
- Carve and arrange on a platter.
- Deglaze pan with remaining broth for a quick jus.
- Serve with maple baked beans or stuffing.
Tips
- Start glazing only in the final hour so sugars do not burn.
- Use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup.
- Rest before carving for juicier slices.
- Save pan drippings for a simple gravy with broth.
