Irresistible Pomegranate-Molasses Turkey Recipe for Perfect Holiday Feasts
A show-stopping turkey recipe featuring a tangy-sweet pomegranate molasses glaze and a luxurious pistachio dust topping, perfect for holiday feasts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (10–12 lbs), thawed if frozen
- 1/2 cup pomegranate molasses
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup pistachios, finely crushed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Remove the giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper inside and out.
- In a bowl, combine pomegranate molasses, honey, melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
- Place the turkey in the roasting pan. Using a brush, coat the turkey with the glaze, ensuring every part is covered. Reserve some glaze for basting later.
- Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for approximately 3 to 3.5 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the reserved glaze. Cover the turkey loosely with foil if it begins to brown too quickly.
- While the turkey cooks, blend or crush the pistachios into a fine dust. Mix with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the breast and 175°F (79°C) in the thigh.
- Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes, loosely covered with foil.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the pistachio dust evenly over the turkey for a beautiful finish.
Notes
[‘Allow the turkey to rest for 20 minutes to ensure tender and moist meat.’, ‘Frequent basting builds layers of flavor and creates a caramelized crust.’, ‘Place a pan of water in the oven while cooking to prevent the turkey from drying out.’, ‘Adjust cooking time based on turkey size—about 13-15 minutes per pound.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 50
Keywords: Turkey, Pomegranate Molasses, Holiday Recipe, Pistachio Dust, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Gluten-Free