Herb and Mustard Turkey with Green Onion Gravy

Name: Herb and Mustard Turkey with Green Onion Gravy
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh sage; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 79 milliliters finely chopped green onion tops; 3 green onions, white parts and green tops chopped separately; 1 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper; 118 milliliters heavy whipping cream; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley; 10 fresh Italian parsley sprigs; 6 fresh sage sprigs; 2 teaspoons salt; 6 fresh thyme sprigs; 6 kilograms turkey, rinsed, patted dry inside and out; neck, heart, and gizzard reserved for Shortcut Turkey Stock; 473 milliliters (or more) Shortcut Turkey Stock; 177 milliliters (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 Tbsps water

Need a gluten free main course? Herb and Mustard Turkey with Green Onion Gravy could be a super recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains roughly 83g of protein, 39g of fat, and a total of 708 calories. This recipe covers 35% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 12. If you have coarsely ground pepper, water, butter, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

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Whisk

Bowl

Set rack at lowest position in oven and preheat to 325°F.

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Oven

Sprinkle main turkey cavity with salt and pepper and spread with 2 tablespoons herb-mustard butter. Starting at neck end of turkey, carefully slide hand between skin and meat of breast, thighs, and upper drumsticks to loosen skin.

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Salt And Pepper

Chicken Drumsticks

Mustard

Butter

Spread

Whole Turkey

Meat

Spread herb butter over thigh and drumsticks, then over breast meat under skin. Fill main cavity with parsley, sage, and thyme sprigs. Tie legs together loosely. Tuck wing tips under.

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Fresh Thyme

Chicken Drumsticks

Parsley

Butter

Spread

Meat

Sage

Place turkey on rack set in large roasting pan. Rub outside of turkey all over with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Whole Turkey

Cooking Oil

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Roasting Pan

Pour stock into pan. Roast turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F to 170°F, about 3 hours. Tilt turkey so juices from main cavity run into pan.

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Whole Turkey

Stock

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Kitchen Thermometer

Frying Pan

Transfer turkey to platter. Tent very loosely with foil; let rest at least 30 minutes (internal temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees). Reserve pan.

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Whole Turkey

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Aluminum Foil

Frying Pan

Scrape juices and browned bits from reserved roasting pan into large glass measuring cup. Spoon off fat, reserving 2 tablespoons.

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Roasting Pan

Add enough stock to pan juices to measure 2 cups.

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Stock

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Frying Pan

Whisk together 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch in small bowl until smooth.

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Corn Starch

Water

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Whisk

Bowl

Heat 2 tablespoons reserved fat in large saucepan over medium heat.

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Sauce Pan

Add white parts of green onions. Sauté until beginning to color, about 6 minutes.

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Green Onions

Add degreased pan juices, 2 cups stock, and cream.

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Cream

Stock

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Frying Pan

Whisk in cornstarch mixture. Simmer until reduced to desired consistency, whisking occasionally, about 8 minutes. Stir in herbs and green onion tops. Season with salt and pepper.

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Green Onions

Salt And Pepper

Corn Starch

Herbs