Clementine And Garlic Roast Turkey Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 turkey, rinsed and patted dry

• 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened

• 6 clementines, halved crosswise, zest 1 1/2 tablespoons

• 4 large garlic cloves, finely grated, plus 6 heads of garlic, halved crosswise

• 2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme, plus 10 sprigs

• Kosher salt

• Pepper

• 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix the softened butter with clementine zest, grated garlic, and chopped thyme. Loosen the turkey skin and spread the butter mixture under and over the skin. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan and roast for 30 minutes. Add chicken stock, then roast for another 30 minutes.
3. Scatter the clementine halves, halved garlic heads, and thyme sprigs around the turkey. Roast for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 75°C (165°F) in the inner thigh.
4. Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes. Skim the fat from the pan juices, then squeeze roasted garlic from one head into the juices. Boil for 5 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
5. Carve the turkey and arrange the roasted clementines, garlic, and thyme around it. Serve with the garlic jus. Enjoy!