Deconstructed Holiday Turkey with Sage Gravy

Name: Deconstructed Holiday Turkey with Sage Gravy
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons allspice berries; 8 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns; 3 kilograms turkey breast on the bone; 59 milliliters fresh celery leaves (from 1 bunch); 2 dried bay leaves; 79 milliliters all-purpose flour; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 head garlic, cut in half (do not peel); 59 milliliters honey; 8 servings Kosher salt; 473 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth; 2 larges whole sprigs fresh sage; 1 leave from 2 large sprigs sage, plus several whole sprigs for garnish; 3 turkey drumsticks (about 2 1/4 pounds total); 2 turkey thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds total); 59 milliliters (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

Deconstructed Holiday Turkey with Sage Gravy might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 826 calories, 123g of protein, and 29g of fat each. This recipe covers 40% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. If you have celery leaves, bay leaves, leaves from 2 sprigs sage, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the kosher salt you could follow this main course with the Low Fat Crumbs Cake (Kosher-Dairy) as a dessert.

Instructions

Rinse turkey parts and place in doubled 2 1/2-gallon resealable plastic bags (or large stockpot).

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Whole Turkey

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Ziploc Bags

Pot

Add salt, honey, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, sage, peppercorns, allspice, and celery leaves.

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Celery Leaves

Peppercorns

Bay Leaves

Allspice

Garlic

Honey

Thyme

Sage

Salt

Add enough cold water to cover turkey — about 3 quarts. Press out air, close bags, and place in large bowl or other container to protect against leaks. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.

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Whole Turkey

Water

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Bowl

Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven.

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Oven

Remove turkey parts from brine, pat dry with paper towels, and place, skin side up, on racks set in 2 medium roasting pans (be sure to leave space between parts for air circulation).

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Whole Turkey

Brine

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Roasting Pan

Paper Towels

Pour 1 cup water into each pan.

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Water

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Frying Pan

Drizzle turkey parts with melted butter and scatter with sage leaves.

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Sage

Butter

Whole Turkey

Place 1 pan on each oven rack and roast until beginning to brown, about 30 minutes.

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Oven

Frying Pan

Lower heat to 400°F, switch positions of pans, and rotate each pan 180°. Continue roasting until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of breast, avoiding bone, registers 165°, about 1 to 1 1/4 hours.

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Bone

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Kitchen Thermometer

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Transfer turkey parts to platter and tent with foil.

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Whole Turkey

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Aluminum Foil

Pour pan juices into 4-cup glass measuring cup, let stand until fat rises to top, 2 to 3 minutes, then skim off and reserve fat.

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Measuring Cup

Frying Pan

Set 1 roasting pan across 2 burners, add 2 cups chicken broth, and bring to simmer over moderately high heat, scraping up any browned bits.

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Chicken Broth

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Roasting Pan

Add simmering broth to pan juices in measuring cup, then add additional chicken broth, if needed, to equal 4 cups liquid.

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Broth

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Measuring Cup

Frying Pan

In medium saucepan over moderately low heat, melt butter, then whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until smooth, approximately 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in broth mixture and any collected juices from platter holding turkey, then raise heat to moderately high and boil mixture, uncovered, until thickened, about 8 minutes.

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Butter

Whole Turkey

Broth

All Purpose Flour