Glazed Turkey with Pomegranate

Glazed Turkey with Pomegranate

A Festive and Flavorful Holiday Centerpiece

This Glazed Turkey with Pomegranate is a show-stopping dish perfect for your holiday celebrations. The turkey is marinated in a delicious blend of Middle Eastern spices, olive oil, and balsamic pomegranate reduction, giving it a unique and rich flavor. Paired with a medley of roasted vegetables and the aromatic touch of rosemary, this dish is sure to impress your guests and make your Christmas dinner unforgettable.

Enjoy, and have a very Merry Christmas!

Prep Time
40 mins
Cooking Time
120 mins
Total Time
160 mins
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Lebanease
Servings
10 People

Ingredients

  • 1 whole turkey
  • 200g onions, chopped
  • 180g cherry tomatoes
  • 150g pumpkin, diced
  • 200g baby potatoes
  • 50g garlic cloves, minced
  • 150g carrots, chopped
  • Sprigs of rosemary

For the marinade

  • 200g Kanz Balsamic Pomegranate
  • 100g Kanz olive oil
  • 15g Kanz fleur de sel
  • 30g Kanz Middle Eastern Spices
  • 8g black pepper
  • 1 orange

Instructions

  1. Cut your vegetables.
  2. Make the marinade by mixing the Middle Eastern spices, salt, black pepper, olive oil, balsamic pomegranate reduction, minced garlic, and orange juice.
  3. Marinate the turkey for at least two hours - preferably overnight.
  4. Preheat your oven to 180°C.
  5. Stuff the turkey with orange slices, onion pieces, and sprigs of rosemary.
  6. Pinch together the thighs using a string or toothpicks.
  7. Place the mixed vegetables around the turkey.
  8. Cover with sauce and a few sprigs of rosemary.
  9. Cover with aluminum foil and cook for 2 hours and 30 minutes, removing the cover every once in a while to baste with the juices.
  10. After 2 hours of cooking, remove the aluminum foil and cook the last 30 minutes uncovered, until the skin is golden and shiny.