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Southern Roast Turkey with Bourbon Peach Glaze

1 (15-pound) whole turkey, fresh or frozen (thawed)
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 medium orange, cut in wedges
1/2 cup peach preserves
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 teaspoons orange liqueur or orange juice
As needed pickled peaches, for garnish

1. Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for gravy. Blot turkey dry with clean paper towels.
2. Sprinkle salt and pepper in the cavities of the bird. Insert orange wedges into both cavities.
3. Fold neck skin and fasten to the back with skewers. Fold the wings under the back of the turkey. Return legs to tucked position.
4. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a large shallow (no more than 2 1/2-inches deep) roasting pan. Insert an oven-safe thermometer into thickest part of the thigh, being careful it does not touch the bone.
5. Roast turkey in a preheated 325°F (160°C) oven about 3 3/4 hours. Baste with the pan juices.
6. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, over low heat, combine preserves, bourbon and orange liquid. Cook until preserves are melted.
7. During the last 30 minutes of roasting time, baste the bird with the Bourbon-Peach glaze. Continue to roast until the thermometer registers 180 degrees F in the thigh and 170°F (80°C) in the breast.
8. Remove turkey from the oven, remove the orange wedges and allow the bird to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving.
9. Place on a warm large platter and garnish with pickled peaches.

Makes 20 servings.

Nutrition Facts Per 6-Ounce Serving: Calories 355; Total Fat 16g 41%; Cholesterol 132mg; Sodium 258mg; Total Carbohydrate 5g; Protein 45g;

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of The National Turkey Federation.

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