Turkey with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Turkey with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze balances tangy-sweet fruitiness with a gentle heat from horseradish and aromatic sage, yielding lacquered skin and juicy meat throughout. It’s a festive centerpiece perfect for holidays or special Sunday dinners, offering bright, slightly tart notes that cut through the richness of the roast. Serve with earthy sides to complement its glossy, caramelized finish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs 18 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Turkey with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 27 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Bring to a simmer; reduce the heat to medium-low.
- 4
Cook, stirring often, until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 1 hour.
- 5
Remove from the heat.
- 6
Let the pomegranate molasses cool to room temperature, at least 20 minutes.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 8
Whisk the pomegranate molasses, horseradish, mustard, and sage in a bowl to make the glaze.
- 9
Remove any giblets or gizzards from the turkey and place the turkey in a roasting pan.
- 10
Brush with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven, basting with the pan juices every 15 minutes, for 2 hours.
- 12
When an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh near the bone reads 175 degrees F (79 degrees C), brush the turkey with 1 cup glaze.
- 13
Continue roasting until no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes more.
- 14
Remove the turkey from the oven and brush with the remaining glaze.
- 15
Cover with a loose tent of aluminum foil and let rest for 15 minutes before carving the turkey.
- Calories 144.07 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 10.24 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 13.73 g 5%
- Total Fat 5.78 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.61 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 25.5 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 513.52 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 10.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 4.48 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 103.78 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.17 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Turkey with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze is made with 9 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 3 hrs 33 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Dijon Mustard, Fresh Thyme, Horseradish, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 144.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Turkey with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Dijon Mustard, Fresh Thyme, Horseradish, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Turkey with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze?
- About 3 hrs 33 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 18 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 144.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Turkey with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 15 steps.
- Is Turkey with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze healthy?
- Turkey with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 144.07 calories and 10.24 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 513.52 mg (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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