Thanksgiving Turkey and Gravy
Serves 8-10|
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Ingredients
- 1 12- to 14-pound fresh turkey
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered
- 2 celery ribs, each cut into 3-inch pieces
- 1 carrot, cut into 3-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 1 14.5 ounce can chicken broth
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Rinse the turkey and pat dry. Strew the roasting pan with the vegetables. Place the turkey on a rack in the vegetable-lined pan. Brush the turkey with half the melted butter. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper, and stuff the turkey. Roast at 400° F for 30 minutes. Baste with the remaining butter and any juices that have collected. Decrease oven to 325° F and roast for about 3 1/2 hours more or until a thermometer reads 180° F when inserted in the thigh.
- Transfer the turkey to a carving board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 20 minutes. Strain the pan juices into a saucepan, discarding the solids. Skim off the fat, reserving 2 tablespoons.
- In a large skillet, over medium-low heat, blend the reserved fat with the flour, whisking constantly until the flour turns golden. Whisk in the wine and pan juices, cooking until slightly thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Slowly thin with the broth.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 803Calories From Fat 42%
- Calcium 103mg
- Carbohydrate 2g
- Cholesterol 361mg
- Fat 38g
- Fiber 0g
- Iron 8mg
- Protein 105mg
- Sat Fat 12g
- Sodium 696mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
Quick Tip
For a golden bird, set the turkey high in the roasting pan, resting it squarely on a roasting rack.
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