Cranberry-Glazed Turkey with Cranberry-Cornbread Stuffing

Health score
30%
Cranberry-Glazed Turkey with Cranberry-Cornbread Stuffing
45 min.
10
978kcal

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Imagine the aroma of a perfectly roasted turkey wafting through your home, enticing your family and friends to gather around the table. This Cranberry-Glazed Turkey with Cranberry-Cornbread Stuffing is not just a meal; it's a centerpiece that transforms any gathering into a festive celebration. With its succulent meat, infused with the rich flavors of butter and white wine, and a delightful cranberry glaze that adds a touch of sweetness, this dish is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.

The combination of the savory cornbread stuffing, enriched with the tartness of cranberries, creates a harmonious balance that complements the turkey beautifully. As you carve into the golden-brown skin, the juicy meat reveals itself, promising a burst of flavor in every bite. The addition of roasted red onions not only enhances the dish's presentation but also adds depth to the overall taste experience.

Perfect for holiday feasts or special occasions, this recipe serves up to 10 people, making it ideal for family gatherings or festive celebrations with friends. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of your loved ones. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a memorable meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups butter unsalted room temperature (3 sticks)
  • bottle wine dry white
  • 14 pounds turkey fresh whole dry rinsed
  • serving salt and pepper freshly ground
  • serving pepperidge farm sage and onion stuffing stuffing 
  • pounds onion red peeled quartered
  • serving gravy 
  • serving glaze 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • stove
  • skewers
  • cheesecloth
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees with rack on lowest level. In a large saucepan, melt 1 1/2 cups butter; add white wine. Turn off heat, leaving mixture on top of stove to keep warm. Fold a large piece of cheesecloth into quarters; cut it into a 17-inch, four-layer square. Immerse cheesecloth in wine mixture, and set aside to soak.
  2. Place turkey, breast side up, on a clean work surface. Fold wing tips under turkey. Season cavity with salt and pepper.
  3. Fill large cavity loosely with 7 to 8 cups stuffing. Tie legs together loosely with kitchen twine. Stuff the turkey neck cavity, fold neck flap under, and secure with a bamboo skewer. Rub turkey with the remaining 4 tablespoons butter, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Remove cheesecloth from liquid; squeeze lightly, leaving it very damp.
  5. Spread it evenly over breast and leg area.
  6. Arrange onions in a large, heavy roasting pan.
  7. Place turkey on top of onions; transfer to oven, and roast 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  8. Pour a quarter of the wine mixture over cheesecloth and exposed parts of turkey; continue roasting 2 hours more, basting every 30 minutes.
  9. When all the wine mixture has been used, remove the cheesecloth and discard; continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (avoiding bone) registers 155 degrees. about 40 minutes more.
  10. Brush the turkey with the cranberry glaze, coating completely. Roast turkey 10 to 15 minutes more.
  11. Brush turkey again to coat, and continue cooking 10 minutes more to set the glaze (the turkey should register 165 degrees).
  12. Transfer turkey to a carving board; let rest about 30 minutes before carving. Reserve pan juices for preparing gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Calories978kcal
Protein43.2%
Fat52.23%
Carbs4.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.2
Glycemic Load
2.16
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
36.843913026478%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.05mg
Catechin
0.58mg
Epicatechin
0.41mg
Hesperetin
0.3mg
Naringenin
0.28mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
4.55mg
Kaempferol
0.6mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
18.45mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:977.87kcal
48.89%
Fat:53.15g
81.77%
Saturated Fat:24.12g
150.74%
Carbohydrates:10.47g
3.49%
Net Carbohydrates:8.93g
3.25%
Sugar:4.86g
5.4%
Cholesterol:397.84mg
132.61%
Sodium:536.42mg
23.32%
Alcohol:7.72g
100%
Alcohol %:1.5%
100%
Protein:98.91g
197.83%
Vitamin B3:34.61mg
173.04%
Vitamin B6:2.85mg
142.41%
Selenium:96.95µg
138.51%
Vitamin B12:5.56µg
92.64%
Phosphorus:873.12mg
87.31%
Zinc:8.3mg
55.34%
Vitamin B2:0.88mg
51.86%
Vitamin B5:3.84mg
38.39%
Potassium:1203.9mg
34.4%
Magnesium:129.98mg
32.5%
Iron:4.28mg
23.77%
Vitamin A:1105.52IU
22.11%
Copper:0.39mg
19.55%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.58%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.02%
Folate:50.61µg
12.65%
Vitamin D:1.86µg
12.42%
Calcium:85.43mg
8.54%
Vitamin C:6.71mg
8.14%
Vitamin E:1.22mg
8.1%
Fiber:1.55g
6.18%
Vitamin K:3.06µg
2.91%