Balsamic and Honey Glazed Roast Turkey
A succulent balsamic and honey glazed roast turkey offers an elegant centerpiece for any Thanksgiving celebration.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F.
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Pat turkey dry, place in a roasting pan, and tuck wings under.
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Rub turkey with butter, salt, and pepper, then place orange segments and thyme sprigs into the cavity.
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Reduce vinegar by half in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Stir in honey, orange juice, dried thyme, and butter; simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
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Brush turkey with glaze and place in oven. Roast according to cooking charts, basting with glaze every 15 minutes for the first hour or until glaze is used.
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Continue roasting, basting with pan juices hourly, until a thigh thermometer reads 165 F.
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Remove turkey from oven, cover with foil, and let rest.
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Carve and serve.