Description
Rosemary Pomegranate Maple Glazed Roasted Turkey is a show-stopping centerpiece perfect for any holiday feast. This succulent turkey features a crispy, golden skin and a delightful glaze that blends the savory notes of rosemary with the sweet-tart flavors of pomegranate and rich maple syrup. Easy to prepare yet visually stunning, this dish will leave your guests in awe and make every gathering memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lb whole turkey
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 cup pure pomegranate juice
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325?F (165?C).
- Remove giblets from turkey and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together pomegranate juice, maple syrup, rosemary, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Rub half of the glaze all over the turkey, ensuring to get under the skin.
- Place turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan and roast for 2-3 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165?F (74?C).
- Baste with remaining glaze every 30 minutes for a glossy finish.
- Rest the turkey for 20 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg