Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 (12-14 pound) whole turkey
- 1 cup pomegranate molasses
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
3-4 hours
Difficulty Level:
2/5 (medium)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove giblets and neck from turkey and reserve for another use.
- In a small bowl, whisk together pomegranate molasses, orange juice, honey, olive oil, orange zest, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
- Season the turkey liberally with salt and black pepper.
- Brush the turkey all over with the pomegranate molasses mixture.
- Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a baking dish.
- Roast for 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the breast reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a food thermometer.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving size: 1/8 of turkey
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
Dish Characteristics:
- Tender and juicy turkey
- Sweet and tangy pomegranate molasses glaze
- Festive and flavorful for holiday gatherings
User Comments:
- "Absolutely delicious! The pomegranate molasses glaze was perfect and gave the turkey a wonderful flavor."
- "The turkey was moist and cooked evenly. I will definitely make this again."
- "This was the hit of our Thanksgiving table. Everyone loved it!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to thoroughly wash and pat dry the turkey before roasting.
- If you don't have pomegranate molasses, you can substitute another type of sweet and tangy sauce, such as honey mustard or barbecue sauce.
- If you don't have a roasting rack, you can place the turkey on a bed of chopped vegetables (such as onions, carrots, and celery) to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
