Name: Citrus & Thyme Turkey Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole turkey (12-14 pounds); 2 oranges, sliced; 2 lemons, sliced; 4 sprigs of fresh thyme; 4 cloves of garlic, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Citrus & Thyme Turkey Recipe

Margo Hazelton Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Citrus & Thyme Turkey

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 3 hours

Total: 3 hours and 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 whole turkey (12-14 pounds)
2 oranges, sliced
2 lemons, sliced
4 sprigs of fresh thyme
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
Rinse the turkey and pat it dry with paper towels.
Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan.
Stuff the cavity of the turkey with the sliced oranges, lemons, thyme sprigs, and minced garlic.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the turkey.
Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for approximately 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Baste the turkey with the pan juices every 30 minutes.
Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.