Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Turkey
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Remove turkey roast from packaging and pat completely dry with paper towels.
- Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the turkey in a diamond pattern, making cuts about 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart.
- Rub olive oil all over the turkey, then season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, making sure to get seasoning into the scored cuts.
- Place turkey on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes while preparing glaze.
Make the Glaze
- In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
- Add cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about half and thickened to a syrupy consistency.
- Remove from heat and set aside. The glaze will continue to thicken as it cools.
Roast and Glaze
- Roast turkey for 60 minutes without opening the oven.
- Remove from oven and brush generously with about 1/3 of the glaze, making sure to get it into all the scored cuts.
- Return to oven and roast for another 30 minutes, then brush with half of the remaining glaze.
- Continue roasting for 20-30 minutes more, brushing with remaining glaze every 10 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from oven and tent with foil. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Slice against the grain and serve immediately, drizzling any pan juices over the slices.
Notes
The turkey can be scored and seasoned up to 24 hours ahead - just wrap and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before roasting. If the glaze starts getting too dark during cooking, tent the turkey with foil. Leftover turkey keeps for 4 days refrigerated and makes excellent sandwiches.
