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Sweet Dijon-Glazed Turkey

A sweet and tangy pineapple, Dijon and garlic glaze that seasons a whole holiday turkey without added salt.

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Want to season up your holiday turkey without using salt? Try this sweet and tangy glaze recipe to give your turkey some kidney-friendly flavor! Serve with Old-fashioned Bread Stuffing or Festive Cranberry Stuffing.

Sweet Dijon-Glazed Turkey

Course
Main dishes
Ingredients
6
Steps
5

Ingredients

  • One 15 pound turkey
  • 9 cup crushed pineapple
  • 6 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil

Preparation

  1. Place turkey in a roasting pan, breast side up; cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350° for 3 hours 45 minutes (approximately 15 minutes per pound–170° internal temperature using a meat thermometer)
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients and stir to blend
  3. Remove turkey from oven and brush glaze over the top
  4. Return turkey to oven and cook uncovered for 30 minutes
  5. Remove from oven. Let turkey rest 15 minutes before slicing

Nutrition notes (per 3oz serving, as published with the recipe)

  • 179 calories
  • 24 g protein
  • 253 mg potassium
  • 180 mg phosphorus

Recipe used with permission from ARA.