More Turkey, Turkey, Turkey

I am trying to break this up a bit and not do just turkey recipes everyday. But today we will share a few more recipes.

Turkey with a Soy Sauce Glaze

What You Need:
1 (16 lb.) whole turkey, thawed
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. molasses

How to Make It:
Preheat oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
Spray a rack with a non stick cooking spray and place it in a roasting pan.
Clean the turkey with cold water and remove the giblets and neck.
Pat the turkey dry both inside and out.
Rub the turkey all over, inside and out, with the salt and pepper.
Mix the soy sauce and molasses together in a small mixing bowl.
Brush the mixture over the entire outside of the turkey.
Place the turkey on the rack in the roasting pan.
Cover the turkey with foil.
Roast 4 hours, basing with the pan juices occasionally, until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 180 degrees.
Remove the turkey and allow it to rest 30 minutes before carving.

Serves 16

TIP: When using a molasses based glaze the turkey skin turns dark very quickly. Always be sure to cover the turkey tightly with the foil. This will ensure a golden brown turkey every time.

Roasted Honey Mustard Turkey Breast

What You Need:
1 (6 lb.) turkey breast, thawed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 C honey
2 tbsp. brown mustard

How to Make It:
Preheat over to 325 degrees F.
Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the entire turkey breast.
Place the turkey on a rack and into a roasting pan.
Bring the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
Place the turkey in the oven and roast for 1 hour 45 minutes.
Place the honey into a mixing bowl.
Add the mustard and stir to combine well.
After 1 hour 45 minutes baste the turkey breast with the sauce being sure to cover the breast well.
Return to the oven and continue roasting 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees.
Allow the turkey to stand 10 minutes before carving.

Serves 6

TIP: When buying a turkey, whether it is a turkey breast or whole turkey, the rule of thumb is to by 1 to 1 1/2 lb per person. Check your guest list for the number of people you are serving and adjust your turkey weight to fit your needs.

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