Roast Turkey with Orange-Rice Stuffing
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 270 min
Total: 300 min
Serves: 12
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The centerpiece of any festive gathering, this succulent roast turkey is beautifully complemented by a fragrant orange-rice stuffing that adds a refreshing citrus twist to each slice. The combination of tender meat and zesty filling creates a harmonious balance of flavors, making it a showstopper for holiday feasts or special family dinners. Friends and loved ones will be drawn to the inviting aroma wafting from the oven, eagerly anticipating a meal that is both comforting and celebratory.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 - 14 Lb Turkey
- 1 - Salt - To Taste
- 1 - Black Pepper - To Taste
- 1 - Orange-Rice Stuffing
Directions
Directions
- Wash turkey in cold running water.
- Pat inside dry with paper towel, leaving outside moist.
- Sprinkle turkey cavities with salt and pepper.
- Stuff turkey with Orange-Rice Stuffing.
- Fasten neck skin to body with skewer.
- Push legs under band of skin at tail or tie to tail.
- Place turkey, breast side up, on rack in shallow open roasting pan.
- Cover with a loose covering or tent of aluminum foil, if desired.
- Bake in a preheated 325-degree oven for 4 hours and 30 minutes to 5 hours or until tender.
Nutrition
Per serving · 12 servingsCalories
350
Fat
18 g
Saturated fat
5 g
Carbohydrates
12 g
Sugar
1 g
Fiber
1 g
Protein
40 g
Sodium
500 mg
Cholesterol
120 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 - 14 Lb Turkey
- 1 - Salt - To Taste
- 1 - Black Pepper - To Taste
- 1 - Orange-Rice Stuffing
Made With These Recipes
Orange-Rice Stuffing
Directions
Directions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan; add onion and cook until tender but not brown.
- Add water, orange juice, orange rind, celery, salt and poultry seasoning.
- Bring to a boil; stir in rice.
- Cover; remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Add parsley and fluff with fork.
- Any leftover stuffing may be wrapped in foil and placed in oven last 30 minutes of baking time.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Butter (or Margarine)
- 1 Cup Onion - Chopped
- 4 Cups Water
- 2 Cups Orange Juice
- 3 Tbsp Orange Rind - Grated
- 4 Cups Celery - Chopped
- 2 Tbsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Poultry Seasoning
- 5 1/3 Cups Packaged Precooked Rice
- 1/2 Cup Parsley - Chopped
