Roast Turkey with Oranges, Bay Leaves, Red Onions, and Pan Gravy

Health score
31%
Roast Turkey with Oranges, Bay Leaves, Red Onions, and Pan Gravy
45 min.
10
722kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the delightful flavors of a perfectly roasted turkey, infused with the zesty essence of oranges and the aromatic touch of bay leaves. This Roast Turkey with Oranges, Bay Leaves, and Red Onions is not just a meal; it's a celebration of taste that will elevate any gathering. Imagine the succulent turkey, golden and crisp on the outside, while remaining juicy and tender on the inside, all thanks to a careful roasting technique that ensures every bite is bursting with flavor.

The addition of navel oranges and red onions not only enhances the dish's visual appeal but also adds a refreshing sweetness that beautifully complements the savory notes of the turkey. As the turkey roasts, the kitchen fills with an irresistible aroma that will have your guests eagerly anticipating the feast to come. And let’s not forget the pan gravy, a rich and velvety sauce made from the drippings, which ties the whole dish together, making it a perfect accompaniment to the turkey.

This recipe is designed to serve 10 people, making it ideal for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or any special occasion where you want to impress your loved ones. With a total preparation and cooking time of just 45 minutes, you can create a memorable meal without spending all day in the kitchen. So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to serve a dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves (not California)
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  •  navel oranges cut into 8 wedges
  • small onions red cut into 8 wedges
  • 10 servings pan juices from roast turkey 
  • 1.3 teaspoons salt 
  • 12 lb turkey for making stock (preferably kosher) (excluding liver)
  • cups turkey stock ()
  • tablespoons butter unsalted melted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • skewers
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Rinse turkey inside and out and pat dry.
  3. Sprinkle turkey inside and out with salt and pepper, then fold neck skin under body and secure with small skewer. Stuff large cavity with oranges, 1 onion, and bay leaves. Tie drumsticks together with kitchen string and secure wings to body with small skewers.
  4. Put turkey on a rack set in a large flameproof roasting pan and roast in middle of oven 30 minutes.
  5. While turkey is roasting, toss remaining 2 onions with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  6. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  7. Brush remaining 1/4 cup butter over turkey and roast 30 minutes more. Baste turkey and scatter buttered onion wedges around it, then roast, basting turkey every 30 minutes (add a little water to pan if onions get too dark) until an instant-read thermometer inserted into fleshy part of a thigh (do not touch bone) registers 170°F, 1 1/2 to 2 hours more (total roasting time: 2 1/2 to 3 hours).
  8. Transfer turkey to a platter (do not clean roasting pan) and let stand 25 minutes (temperature will rise to 180°F).
  9. Transfer pan juices with onions to a 2-quart glass measure, then skim off and reserve 1/4 cup fat.
  10. Add enough turkey stock to pan juices to make 4 1/2 cups total. Set roasting pan across 2 burners, then add 1 cup stock mixture and deglaze pan by boiling over moderately high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits.
  11. Add remaining stock mixture and bring to a simmer.
  12. Pour stock through a fine sieve back into glass measure and discard onions.
  13. Whisk together reserved fat and flour in a large heavy saucepan and cook roux over moderately low heat, whisking, 3 minutes.
  14. Add hot stock mixture in a fast stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, then simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in any additional turkey juices accumulated on platter and season gravy with salt and pepper.
  15. Serve turkey with gravy on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories722kcal
Protein53.1%
Fat38.25%
Carbs8.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.4
Glycemic Load
2.99
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
35.264782729356%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
6.12mg
Naringenin
1.99mg
Luteolin
0.2mg
Isorhamnetin
1.65mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
6.76mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:722.02kcal
36.1%
Fat:30.2g
46.47%
Saturated Fat:10.39g
64.94%
Carbohydrates:15.38g
5.13%
Net Carbohydrates:14.05g
5.11%
Sugar:6.34g
7.04%
Cholesterol:314.51mg
104.84%
Sodium:1433.65mg
62.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:94.35g
188.7%
Vitamin B3:31.4mg
156.98%
Selenium:86.07µg
122.95%
Vitamin B6:2.44mg
121.88%
Phosphorus:866.88mg
86.69%
Vitamin B12:4.73µg
78.82%
Zinc:7.54mg
50.29%
Vitamin B2:0.84mg
49.55%
Potassium:1166.23mg
33.32%
Vitamin B5:3.28mg
32.77%
Magnesium:121.06mg
30.27%
Copper:0.5mg
25.08%
Iron:4.39mg
24.39%
Vitamin C:19.2mg
23.28%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.07%
Folate:55.56µg
13.89%
Vitamin A:502.63IU
10.05%
Vitamin D:1.29µg
8.57%
Calcium:73.94mg
7.39%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.17%
Fiber:1.33g
5.31%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.15%
Vitamin K:1.09µg
1.03%
Source:Epicurious