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Simple Herbed Turkey with Easiest Ever Gravy
Recipe
Ingredients
4 tbsp.
unsalted butter
1 sprig plus 3 tsp.
chopped fresh thyme
1 sprig plus 2 tsp.
chopped fresh sage
to taste
Kosher salt
2
carrots, halved
2
celery ribs, halved
1
onion, quartered
1 (12- to 14-pound)
turkey, giblets discarded, neck reserved
1/2 c.
dry white wine
1/4 c.
all-purpose flour
4 c.
chicken stock
to taste
black pepper
Instructions
1
Loosen skin on turkey breasts and rub butter mixture under skin. Season turkey, including cavity, generously with salt and pepper; place on roasting rack. Tie legs together with kitchen twine and tuck wings under.
2
Roast, basting every 30 minutes and adding more water to pan if vegetables begin to scorch, until an instant-read thermometer reaches 165°F when inserted into thickest part of thigh, about 2 to 3 hours. Transfer turkey to a cutting board; let rest 30 minutes before carving. Scrape brown bits from pan and reserve drippings and neck for gravy.
3
Make gravy: Cook reserved turkey drippings and turkey neck in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until dark brown and thickened, 12 to 14 minutes. Add white wine and simmer, stirring often, until syrupy, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring briefly. Gradually stir in chicken stock and simmer until thickened, 14 to 16 minutes. Pour through a strainer. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
1,800 calories
Servings:
8 - 10 servings
Carbohydrates:
Approx. 250 g
Fat:
Approx. 450 g
Fiber:
Approx. 25 g
Protein:
Approx. 360 g
Sugar:
Approx. 15 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
20 minutes
Cook:
2 hours 30 minutes
Total:
2 hours 50 minutes