Name: Luscious Pomegranate Glazed Holiday Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 18 min
Total time: 4 h 8 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 4 cups pomegranate juice; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup lemon juice; 0.25 cup prepared horseradish; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage; 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed; 0.5 cup olive oil; kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Pomegranate Molasses-Glazed Turkey

Sep 12, 2025
by Agnes Cruickshank
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

3 hrs 18 mins
TOTAL TIME

4 hrs 8 mins
SERVING

24 People
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Elevate your Thanksgiving centerpiece with a tantalizing Pomegranate Molasses glaze. This unique twist infuses your turkey with a delightful balance of sweet, tart, and savory notes, creating a memorable culinary experience that will have your guests begging for more.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

4 cups pomegranate juice

0.5 cup white sugar

0.5 cup lemon juice

0.25 cup prepared horseradish

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage

1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

0.5 cup olive oil

kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

26 g
Cholesterol

132 mg
Fiber

0 g
Protein

45 g
Saturated Fat

5 g
Sodium

166 mg
Sugar

24 g
Fat

20 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

In a saucepan, combine pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar dissolves (3-5 minutes).

02

Step

1 hrs

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, until reduced to 1 1/2 cups (about 1 hour).

03

Step

20 mins

Remove from heat and let the pomegranate molasses cool to room temperature (at least 20 minutes).

04

Step

0 mins

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

05

Step

2 mins

In a bowl, whisk together the cooled pomegranate molasses, horseradish, mustard, and sage to create the glaze.

06

Step

5 mins

Remove any giblets or gizzards from the turkey. Place the turkey in a roasting pan. Brush with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.

07

Step

2 hrs

Bake in the preheated oven, basting with pan juices every 15 minutes (for 2 hours).

08

Step

15 mins

When a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 175 degrees F (79 degrees C), brush turkey with 1 cup of the pomegranate molasses glaze.

09

Step

15 mins

Continue roasting until no longer pink in the center (about 15 minutes more).

10

Step

15 mins

Remove turkey from the oven and brush with the remaining glaze. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 15 minutes before carving.

For a richer flavor, consider using dark brown sugar instead of white sugar when making the pomegranate molasses.
Make sure to let the pomegranate molasses cool completely before mixing with the other glaze ingredients to prevent the horseradish from losing its potency.
If the turkey starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil earlier in the roasting process.
Don't skip the resting period! It allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more succulent and flavorful turkey.

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