Classic Roast Turkey and Giblet Gravy

Name: Classic Roast Turkey and Giblet Gravy
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided; 3 Tbsps butter, softened; 237 milliliters coarsely chopped celery (about 2 stalks); 3 Tbsps cornstarch; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 2 Tbsps finely chopped fresh sage; 7 grams medium bunch fresh sage leaves (about; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 591 milliliters coarsely chopped onion (about 1 medium); 5 kilograms fresh or frozen turkey, thawed; 946 milliliters Homemade Turkey Broth, divided; 3 Tbsps water

Classic Roast Turkey and Giblet Gravy might be just the sauce you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 71g of protein, 21g of fat, and a total of 509 calories. This recipe serves 12. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up turkey broth, kosher salt, sage leaves, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It will be a hit at your Thanksgiving event. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 42

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Oven

Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for Homemade Turkey Broth. Pat turkey dry. Trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under turkey.

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Turkey Broth

Chicken Drumsticks

Whole Turkey

Meat

Combine butter, chopped sage, thyme, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, marjoram, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; rub mixture under loosened skin and over the breast and drumsticks.

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Chicken Drumsticks

Marjoram

Butter

Pepper

Thyme

Sage

Salt

Dry Seasoning Rub

Place onion, celery, and sage leaves in turkey cavity; tie legs together with kitchen string.

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Sage

Celery

Whole Turkey

Onion

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Kitchen Twine

Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Place turkey, breast side up, on the rack of a roasting pan coated with cooking spray.

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Cooking Spray

Whole Turkey

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Roasting Pan

Pour 2 cups Homemade Turkey Broth in bottom of pan; place rack in pan.

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Turkey Broth

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Frying Pan

Bake turkey at 425 for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 (do not remove turkey from oven).

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Whole Turkey

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Oven

Bake at 325 for an additional 1 hour and 45 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into meaty part of thigh registers 16

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Kitchen Thermometer

Oven

Remove turkey from pan; cover loosely with foil.

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Whole Turkey

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Aluminum Foil

Frying Pan

Let turkey stand 20 minutes; discard skin.

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Whole Turkey

Place a large zip-top plastic bag inside a 4-cup glass measure.

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Ziploc Bags

Pour drippings through a fine sieve into bag; let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag.

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Sieve

Drain drippings into a medium bowl, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat.

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Bowl

Add enough of remaining 2 cups Homemade Turkey Broth to drippings to equal 3 cups.

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Turkey Broth

Combine cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Bring broth mixture to a boil; stir in cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

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Corn Starch