Juicy Oven Roasted Turkey with Maple Glaze

Name: Juicy Oven Roasted Turkey with Maple Glaze
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups apple cider; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 1 cup kosher salt; ¼ cup chopped garlic; 2 Tablespoons whole black peppercorns; 4 whole bay leaves; 2 quarts vegetable broth; 12 ounces ginger beer; 2 large oranges (cut in half); 4-6 quarts ice water (approximately 50/50 ice to water ratio); 14-16 pound whole turkey (defrosted, with giblets removed); 2 medium yellow onions; 8 ribs celery; 1 medium lemon; 1 medium orange; 1 medium apple; 1 bunch fresh sage; 1 bunch fresh thyme; 1 bunch fresh rosemary; 1 stick unsalted butter; 1 cup pure maple syrup; 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 Tablespoons all purpose flour; 2 cups turkey drippings; 1/2 cup apple cider; kosher salt (to taste); black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:3h 30min

This Oven Roasted Turkey is juicy and perfectly flavored with maple butter glaze. Brined and roasted to perfection, this turkey will be the star of the show this holiday season.

Updated at: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:20:53 GMT