Ancho Chile Turkey with Maple Bourbon Glaze

Health score
52%
Ancho Chile Turkey with Maple Bourbon Glaze
255 min.
6
1212kcal

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our Ancho Chile Turkey with Maple Bourbon Glaze, a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. This recipe combines the rich, smoky flavors of dried ancho chiles with the sweetness of real maple syrup and a hint of bourbon, creating a glaze that perfectly complements the succulent turkey. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply looking to impress your family at dinner, this dish is sure to be a showstopper.

With a preparation time of just over four hours, this recipe allows you to savor the process of cooking while filling your home with mouthwatering aromas. The turkey is seasoned to perfection, with a flavorful Chile-Garlic Paste tucked under the skin, ensuring every bite is bursting with taste. As it roasts, the turkey becomes tender and juicy, while the glaze caramelizes to create a beautiful, golden-brown finish.

Not only is this dish a feast for the senses, but it also offers a delightful balance of flavors, with a caloric breakdown that highlights its protein-rich content. Serve it alongside your favorite sides, and watch as your guests rave about this unforgettable main course. Get ready to carve into a masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • large ancho chili pepper dried
  • 0.5 cup garlic clove (2 heads)
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin 
  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • 0.3 cup maple syrup 
  • tablespoons butter 
  • tablespoons bourbon 
  • teaspoon ancho chili pepper 
  • 12 lb turkey 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  •  cranberry-orange relish cut into wedges
  •  bay leaves dried
  • stalks celery 
  •  onion coarsely chopped
  • cups chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 32 oz chicken broth (4 cups)

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. In 1-quart saucepan, place chiles; cover with water.
  2. Heat to simmer over medium heat. Simmer 15 minutes or until chiles have softened.
  3. Remove chiles from water; reserve water.
  4. Place chiles in food processor.
  5. Add remaining Chili-Garlic Paste ingredients. Cover; process until a paste forms.
  6. Add 1 tablespoon reserved chile water to thin. Refrigerate until ready to use. (Can be made up to 2 days ahead.)
  7. In 1-quart saucepan, heat Glaze ingredients over medium heat to boiling.
  8. Remove from heat; set aside.
  9. Heat oven to 400°F.
  10. Place cooling rack or roasting rack in bottom of large roasting pan.
  11. Wash turkey inside and out; dry well. Season with salt and pepper, pressing it in to adhere. Slide hand under turkey breast skin to loosen; place 1/2 cup Chile-Garlic Paste under skin and rub all over top of turkey.
  12. Place orange wedges, half of the onion and the bay leaf inside cavity. Tie legs together with string. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone.
  13. Place turkey on rack in pan; arrange celery and remaining onion in pan around turkey.
  14. Pour 2 cups chicken broth over vegetables.
  15. Brush turkey with Glaze. Roast 30 minutes.
  16. Reduce heat to 325°F. Roast about 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes, basting with pan broth and glaze every 30 minutes, until thermometer reads 165°F and drumsticks move easily when lifted or twisted.
  17. Remove turkey from pan onto carving or cutting board; let rest 15 minutes before carving. Strain pan juices; reserve. Discard vegetables, orange and bay leaf.
  18. While turkey is resting, in 2-quart heavy saucepan, cook butter and flour over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until a blond roux forms.
  19. Add remaining 1/2 cup Chile-Garlic Paste, all strained pan juices and carton of chicken broth (4 cups); heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer until thickened.
  20. Serve gravy with carved turkey.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1212kcal
Protein48.21%
Fat41.19%
Carbs10.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
65.83
Glycemic Load
8.6
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
52.627826110176%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
5.95mg
Naringenin
3.34mg
Apigenin
0.57mg
Luteolin
0.26mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.22mg
Quercetin
4.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1212.43kcal
60.62%
Fat:54.74g
84.22%
Saturated Fat:15.07g
94.21%
Carbohydrates:31.73g
10.58%
Net Carbohydrates:26.51g
9.64%
Sugar:17.77g
19.75%
Cholesterol:488.41mg
162.8%
Sodium:2052.78mg
89.25%
Alcohol:0.83g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Protein:144.16g
288.33%
Vitamin B3:51.31mg
256.55%
Vitamin B6:4.16mg
207.77%
Selenium:142.33µg
203.33%
Vitamin B12:7.92µg
132%
Phosphorus:1249mg
124.9%
Vitamin B2:1.72mg
100.97%
Vitamin A:4054.99IU
81.1%
Zinc:12.12mg
80.83%
Vitamin B5:5.59mg
55.93%
Potassium:1930.74mg
55.16%
Magnesium:189.66mg
47.41%
Manganese:0.91mg
45.47%
Iron:7.36mg
40.92%
Vitamin B1:0.48mg
31.7%
Copper:0.63mg
31.58%
Vitamin K:27.26µg
25.96%
Vitamin C:21.1mg
25.57%
Fiber:5.22g
20.87%
Vitamin E:3.04mg
20.27%
Folate:78.95µg
19.74%
Calcium:150.53mg
15.05%
Vitamin D:1.93µg
12.88%