Paleo Roasted Turkey Dinner with Oranges and Lemons
Posted by Lori Burton
Lemons, Dried Sage, Salt, Black Pepper, Dried Thyme, Chicken Broth, Dried Rosemary, Oranges, Turkey, Olive Oil
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Paleo Roasted Turkey Dinner with Oranges and Lemons Recipe
This Paleo Roasted Turkey Dinner with Oranges and Lemons is a delicious and healthy holiday meal option. The citrus flavors of oranges and lemons give the savory turkey a bright and refreshing flavor. It's also Paleo-friendly, which means it's free of grains, dairy, and processed ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 lemons, cut in half
- 2 tbsp dried sage
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp dried rosemary
- 2 oranges, cut in half
- A 12 pound turkey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Rinse and pat dry the turkey.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, thyme, rosemary, sage, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the herb mixture all over the turkey, getting it all the way under the skin.
- Insert the orange and lemon slices into the cavity of the turkey.
- Tuck the wings under the body and tie the legs together with kitchen twine.
- Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of a roasting pan with the turkey.
- Roast the turkey for 30 minutes before lowering the oven temperature to 350°F.
- Continue roasting the turkey for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F.
- Allow the turkey to rest in the oven for 20 minutes before carving.
- Serve with your preferred Paleo side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or sweet potatoes.
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