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Cranberry Glazed Turkey

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2-4 as a main course dish and 4-6 as a side.

Ingredients

3

large garlic cloves, sliced

2

medium onions, cut in half and then in quarters

2

turkey thighs (2 pounds)

8

ounces fresh cranberries

1

/2 cup maple syrup

1

orange with the skin and pith cut off

1

/4 cup water

1

tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1

teaspoon sea salt

1

teaspoon whole peppercorns

2

tablespoons olive oil

1

cup fresh parsley, chopped

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

    Step 2

    2. Place onions and garlic in a 10-inch cast iron pan. Rinse turkey thighs and place on top of onions and garlic.

    Step 3

    3. In a blender, combine cranberries, maple syrup, orange, water, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, peppercorns, and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Pour over turkey, onions, and garlic.

    Step 4

    4. Bake for 1 hour, turn the turkey once, and then back clearing the sauce from the top of the thigh. Brush thighs with olive oil and bake another 30-40 minutes. (Baking with the sauce on for the first hour helps lock in moisture. Brushing with olive oil makes crisps the turkey and makes it more visually appealing.)

    Step 5

    5. Garnish with parsley. Serve.