Cranberry Orange Turkey Thighs
Fresh cranberries and bright orange dress up tender turkey thighs. Bring this simple dish to your holiday table!
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in turkey thighs
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 large orange sliced thinly with the skin on
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Pat the turkey thighs dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large oven proof skillet, melt the butter, or heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add turkey thighs skin side down and sear for about 5 minutes, until the turkey skin releases easily from the pan and is golden in color. Sear for another 5 minutes with the flesh side down. Turn off the heat.
- Tuck the orange slices and herbs under the meal.
- Put the whole skillet into the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle the fresh cranberries over the top of the meat and then continue roasting another 20-25 minutes, until a meat thermometer reads 165F when inserted into the thickest part of the meat (not on the bone) and the juices run clear.
- Serve each thigh on individual plates with some of the oranges and cranberries.
Notes
SOURCE: adapted from stephgaudreau.com
