Slow-Roasted Turkey with Spiced Cranberry Relish

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Tender, slow-roasted turkey paired with a vibrant, spiced cranberry relish perfect for holiday gatherings. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 240 minutes, pairs whole turkey, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 10, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 210 min Serves 10 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Pat dry the 12 lbs whole turkey and rub all over with 3 tbsp kosher salt, 2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter mixed with 4 minced garlic cloves. Tuck 4 sprigs each of fresh rosemary and thyme, and 6 fresh sage leaves under the skin.
  2. Step 2: Place the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast for about 3 to 3.5 hours, basting every 45 minutes with pan juices, until internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh.
  3. Step 3: While turkey roasts, combine 12 oz fresh cranberries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup water, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp orange zest, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground allspice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and the relish thickens.
  4. Step 4: Remove turkey from oven and let rest for 20 minutes before carving. Serve slices with the warm spiced cranberry relish spooned over the top.

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