Go Back
–+ servings

Citrus & Sage Roasted Turkey

Trish James
If turkey is your go-to holiday main dish, you’ll love this freshened up version. Citrus and sage offer up tons of flavor while keeping the turkey tender and juicy.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Entree & Main Dishes, Holidays
Servings 6 servings
Calories 691 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8- pound whole turkey rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon zested, quartered
  • 1 large navel orange zested, quartered
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage plus 6 whole leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic plus 4 whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 small onion quartered

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Place turkey in roasting pan.
  • Heat small saucepot over low heat; add butter, oil, lemon zest, orange zest, sage, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes, or until butter melts. Let cool slightly and liberally coat turkey with mixture.
  • Stuff turkey cavities with quartered lemon and orange, sage leaves, garlic cloves and onion.
  • Bake 2½-3 hours, or until internal thigh temperature reaches 180° and breast temperature reaches 165°. Cool 15-20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Calories: 691kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 94gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 314mgSodium: 870mgPotassium: 1065mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 362IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 4mg
Keyword citrus, thanksgiving, turkey
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!