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Orange Sage Corn Bread Crusted Turkey
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Orange Sage Corn Bread Crusted Turkey

The stuffing is on the outside of this turkey! A crust of corn bread crumbs and rubbed sage coats the turkey to seal in the juices and give it savory flavor and crunchy texture.
  • 30m

    prep time

  • 3h 30m

    Cook Time

  • 581

    Calories

  • 12

    Ingredients

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Ingredients

12

Servings

Corn Bread Crust:

Turkey

  • 1 turkey, (12 to 14 pounds), fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel

Key Products

McCormick® Rubbed Sage
McCormick® Rubbed Sage
McCormick® Garlic Powder
McCormick® Garlic Powder
McCormick® Onion Powder
McCormick® Onion Powder
McCormick® Coarse Ground Black Pepper
McCormick® Coarse Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Place oven rack in lowest position. Preheat oven to 325°F. Place roasting rack in shallow roasting pan. Mix Corn Bread Crust ingredients in medium bowl.

  • Mix oil and orange peel. Brush on turkey. Coat entire surface of turkey evenly with Corn Bread Crust mixture. Place turkey, breast-side up, in prepared pan. Cover loosely with heavy duty foil.

  • Roast 2 hours. Remove foil. Roast 1 to 1 1/2 hours longer or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (175°F in thigh). Remove turkey from oven. Let stand 20 minutes. Transfer to platter or carving board and slice. Serve with Sage and Citrus Perfect Turkey Gravy, if desired.

Nutrition information (per Serving)

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