Citrus Turkey Roast Recipe

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"I was skeptical at first about fixing turkey in a slow cooker," admits Kathy Kittell from Lenexa, Kansas. "But once I tasted this dish, I was hooked. With a little cornstarch to thicken the juices, the gravy is easily made."

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Citrus Turkey Roast Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5-1/4 hours
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 frozen boneless turkey roast, thawed (3 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 cup chicken broth, divided
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

  • Cut roast in half. Combine the garlic powder, paprika, oil, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; rub over turkey. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the garlic, 1/2 cup broth, water, wine or additional broth, orange juice and lemon juice. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 170°.
  • Remove turkey and keep warm. Discard garlic cloves. For gravy, combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened. Slice turkey; serve with gravy. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 162 calories, 6 g fat (trace saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 652 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 23 g protein.

Originally published as Citrus Turkey Roast in Quick Cooking May/June 2005, p10

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Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2011 by Wicadragon

My future son-in-law adores this and begs for it every other week. It's one of the best turkey roast recipes I've ever come across.

 
 
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