Maple Orange-Glazed Turkey Roast

Ingredients

• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel

• 1 (2.5-3 1/2 lb)  boneless turkey breast
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl combine garlic, marjoram, salt, and pepper; set aside.

2. 2

   For glaze, in a small saucepan stir together the orange juice and cornstarch; add half of the seasoning mixture.

3. 3

   Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.

4. 4

   Cook and stir 1 minute more.

5. 5

   Stir in maple syrup and orange peel; set aside.

6. 6

   Brush the turkey roast with melted butter and rub with remaining seasoning mixture.

7. 7

   Insert a meat thermometer near the center of the roast.

8. 8

   For a charcoal grill, arrange medium-hot coals around a drip pan.

9. 9

   Test for medium heat above the pan.

10. 10

    Place the turkey roast directly on the grill rack over the pan.

11. 11

    Cover; grill until thermometer registers 165°F Add coals to maintain heat every 30 minutes.

12. 12

    Brush with glaze the last 30 minutes of grilling.

13. 13

    Remove meat from grill.

14. 14

    Cover with foil; let stand for 15 minutes before carving. (The meat's temperature will rise 5F during standing).

15. 15

    Bring any remaining glaze to boiling; pass with turkey. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Adjust for indirect cooking. Grill as above.).

16. 16

    OR, use the oven @325 degrees until thermometer reaches 165F (should be about 1 1/2 hrs). Follow glazing and standing directions above.