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Sour Cherry-Cabernet Glazed Turkey With Roasted Root Vegetables

The sour cherry and cabernet glaze brings a rich, tangy-sweet depth to the turkey that elevates every bite without overpowering the traditional flavors we all love. Served with roasted root vegetables for a complete Thanksgiving meal.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time3 hrs
Total Time3 hrs 20 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Turkey
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Chef David Rose

Ingredients

Turkey

Sour Cherry-Cabernet Glaze

  • 3/4 cup Omaha Steaks 1917 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 1/2 cup sour cherry fruit spread
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 whole cinnamon stick

Roasted Root Vegetables

  • 1 lb. parsnips, peeled and medium diced
  • 1 1/2 lbs. Idaho potatoes, peeled and medium diced skin-on and medium diced
  • 1/2 lb. red beets, peeled and medium diced
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme sprigs, minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons crushed roasted pistachios
  • 1 oz. Parmesan cheese wedge
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped

Instructions

Sour Cherry-Cabernet Glaze

  • Pour the wine into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium and cook for about 3 minutes until reduced to 1/3 in volume.
  • Add the sour cherry fruit spread, chicken stock, honey, cinnamon stick, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Whisk until well combined.
  • Increase the heat back to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes. The glaze will begin to thicken slightly.
  • Remove from heat and let the glaze cool at room temperature for about 6 minutes; the glaze will have a sauce-like consistency.
  • Set aside until ready to use.
  • Chef’s note: if you need to loosen the glaze, turn the heat to medium and rewarm it for about 20 to 30 seconds.

Roasted Root Vegetables

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, toss the parsnips, potatoes, red beets, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
  • Pour the seasoned vegetables onto the sheet pan and spread out into a thin layer.
  • Roast vegetables for 30 minutes, flip them, and roast for another 20 to 30 minutes until they’re nicely browned and fork-tender.
  • Remove the vegetables from the oven, then toss them on the sheet pan with fresh parsley. Top with crushed pistachios and freshly shaved Parmesan cheese.

Turkey

  • Place the turkey in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days until completely thawed.
  • Remove the turkey thermometer and plastic truss from legs. Allow the turkey to air-dry in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Remove the turkey from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together Omaha Steaks Garlic & Herb Seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Rub down with olive oil, season all over with dry seasoning mixture,e and tie legs together with butcher’s twine.
  • Place chopped carrots, celery, and onions at the bottom of the roasting pan along with the chicken stock.
  • Place the turkey breast-side up in a roasting pan, use aluminum foil to wrap the wing tips, and insert a metal, oven-safe meat thermometer in the turkey breast.
  • Roast turkey for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours until the meat thermometer reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit, basting the turkey with pan juices every 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil from the wing tips in the last hour of roasting.
  • During the last 15 minutes of cooking, brush the turkey with half of the sour cherry-cabernet glaze. After 5 minutes, brush the remaining glaze on the turkey and cook for 10 minutes. Chef's note: be careful not to glaze the turkey too soon, as the glaze may over-caramelize.
  • Remove the turkey from the oven and place it on a cutting board; lightly cover the turkey with aluminum foil and rest for about 20 minutes.
  • Carve (refer to our How to Carve a Turkey guide) and serve with roasted vegetables.