Roast Turkey with Oranges

Ingredients

 * 1 large turkey for roasting (8-10 lbs)
 * 3 tbsp orange juice
 * 3 tbsp honey
 * 3 tbsp cooking oil
 * 3 large oranges
 * 2 tbsp margarine or cooking oil
 * salt and pepper
 * 2 cup chicken stock or water
 * ¼ cup orange marmalade
 * ¼ cup white wine
 * 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
 * 2 tbsp butter
 * 1 small chicken bouillon cube
 * ¼ cup cream
 * 2 tsp cornstarch, dissolved in some cold water

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
 * 2) Cut turkey giblets into small pieces, set aside (for the sauce).
 * 3) Peel the oranges.
 * 4) Divide them into sections, then set aside for garnish.
 * 5) Cut the orange peel into half-inch slices.
 * 6) Melt the margarine in a small saucepan over high heat.
 * 7) Add the sliced orange peel, then saute quickly for a minute.
 * 8) Stuff the orange peel into the turkey.
 * 9) In a small bowl, mix together the honey, cooking oil, and orange juice.
 * 10) Brush all over the turkey, reserving half for later.
 * 11) Season the turkey with salt and pepper, truss and transfer to a large roasting pan, then roast in the oven at 375°F for about 1 hour.
 * 12) Brush the rest of the honey-orange mixture on the turkey, then return to the oven and roast for 60 - 90 minutes more, until it is cooked.
 * 13) You can check by using a meat thermometer - the internal meat temperature must reach at least 160°F (71°C).
 * 14) After it is cooked, turn off the heat and leave in the oven for about 15 - 20 minutes more before serving.

Gravy

 * 1) (Do this while roasting the turkey): melt butter in a small sauce pan over high heat.
 * 2) Sauté chopped onions and giblets for about 2-3 minutes.
 * 3) Deglaze with wine, then reduce for 3 minutes.
 * 4) Add the orange marmalade, bouillon cube, and water (or chicken stock).
 * 5) Bring to a quick boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 5 - 10 minutes.
 * 6) Add the cream, then thicken with some cornstarch dissolved in cold water.

To serve

 * 1) Transfer the roast turket to a serving dish.
 * 2) Garnish by surrounding it with orange slices and some fresh greens.
 * 3) Serve sauce in a separate bowl.