Classic Roast Turkey and Gravy

Name: Classic Roast Turkey and Gravy
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 1 leave Garnishes: bay Lady apples, Cornbread Dressing Croquettes; 118 milliliters butter, softened; 2 ribs celery ribs with leaves; 118 milliliters all-purpose flour; 1 small onion, quartered; 1 teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 10 servings Salt and pepper; 10 servings Salt and pepper to taste; 5 kilograms turkey

Classic Roast Turkey and Gravy might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This recipe makes 10 servings with 655 calories, 85g of protein, and 31g of fat each. This recipe covers 33% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of celery, onion, butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Thanksgiving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Remove giblets and neck from turkey; place in a large saucepan, adding bay leaf, 1 celery rib, and half the onion.

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Celery Rib

Bay Leaves

Whole Turkey

Onion

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Sauce Pan

Add 6 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour.

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Water

Pour through a strainer. (You should yield 3 cups; add water if necessary to measure 3 cups.) Set aside.

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Water

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Sieve

Rinse turkey with cold water.

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Whole Turkey

Water

Drain; pat dry.

Sprinkle body cavity with salt and pepper; place remaining celery rib and onion inside cavity. Close cavity; tie ends of legs together with heavy string. Tuck wingtips under bird.

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Salt And Pepper

Celery Rib

Onion

Place turkey in a lightly greased roasting pan, breast side up. Rub turkey all over with 2 tablespoons softened butter; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

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Butter

Pepper

Whole Turkey

Salt

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Roasting Pan

Roast, uncovered, at 325 until a meat thermometer reaches 180 in the thigh (about 3 hours), basting after 1 and 2 hours with remaining softened butter; turn turkey halfway through roasting. Baste frequently during last 45 minutes of cooking.

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Butter

Whole Turkey

Meat

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Kitchen Thermometer

Add 1 cup reserved turkey broth to roasting pan during last half hour of roasting. If turkey starts to brown too much, cover loosely with aluminum foil.

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Turkey Broth

Whole Turkey

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Aluminum Foil

Roasting Pan

Let turkey rest in pan 5 minutes; carefully remove to a serving platter or carving board. Cover with foil, and let rest up to 45 minutes.

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Whole Turkey

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Aluminum Foil

Frying Pan

Meanwhile, prepare gravy. Skim excess fat from pan drippings, if desired. Working over medium heat on the stovetop, whisk flour into pan drippings until smooth.

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All Purpose Flour