Turkey with Pumpkin Spice Marinade

The ultimate Thanksgiving turkey! This turkey with pumpkin spice marinade dish will be the talk of the table, given it's incredible and diverse flavors.

 2 boneless turkey breast halves, 2½ to 3 lb. each
 2 bone-in turkey legs, about 1 1/2 lb. each
 2 bone-in turkey thighs, about 12 oz. each
 8 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed
 1 can of pumpkin puree
 ⅓ cup Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 ¼ cup apple cider
 2 tbsp Colavita Prosecco White Wine Vinegar
 ¼ tsp ground cloves
 1 tsp smoked paprika
 ½ tsp ground ginger
 ¼ tsp nutmeg
 ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
 1 tbsp fresh chopped sage
 salt and freshly ground black pepper
 ½ cup turkey or chicken stock

1

Place all the ingredients, except for the turkey and sage in a large bowl and mix with a whisk to combine.

2

Rinse the turkey with cold water and season them with salt and pepper.

3

Place the turkey on a platter and brush evenly with the marinade. Reserve the remaining marinade.

4

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Can be left overnight.

5

Preheat your oven to 425°F. Oil a large, rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan.

6

Place breast halves, legs and thighs skin side up on sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper.

7

Roast in the oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

8

Meanwhile, add the ½ chicken or turkey stock to the remaining marinade and whisk.

9

Roast the turkey an additional 30-40 minutes, basting often with the marinade, until a meat thermometer reads 160°F (in thickest part of breast).

10

Remove from oven tent with foil. Let stand for 10 minutes before carving.