Herb-Brined Turkey with Pear Gravy

Name: Herb-Brined Turkey with Pear Gravy
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters all purpose flour; 118 milliliters whole black peppercorns; 59 milliliters (1/2 stick) butter; 1 kilograms box coarse kosher salt; 2 Tbsps dark rum; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh marjoram; 473 milliliters low-salt chicken broth; 79 milliliters fresh marjoram sprigs; 237 milliliters pear juice; 79 milliliters fresh sage sprigs; 79 milliliters fresh thyme sprigs; 6 kilograms turkey; 12 Turkish bay leaves; 3 gallons water

Herb-Brined Turkey with Pear Gravy might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 44% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 116g of protein, 36g of fat, and a total of 864 calories. This recipe serves 8. A mixture of water, thyme sprigs, butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Stir 3 gallons water and salt in large pot until salt dissolves. Stir in peppercorns and next 4 ingredients.

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Peppercorns

Water

Salt

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Pot

Add turkey to brine.

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Whole Turkey

Brine

Place large plate atop turkey to submerge.

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Whole Turkey

Place in refrigerator. Soak turkey 8 to 10 hours.

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Whole Turkey

Remove turkey from brine; rinse and pat dry. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store uncovered in refrigerator.)

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Whole Turkey

Brine

Preheat oven to 450°F.

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Oven

Place turkey on rack in large roasting pan. Rub butter over turkey.

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Butter

Whole Turkey

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Place turkey in oven. Reduce temperature to 325°F. Roast turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, about 2 1/2 hours.

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Whole Turkey

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Transfer turkey to platter; tent with foil.

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Whole Turkey

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Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before carving (internal temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees).

Spoon off fat from drippings in pan, reserving 1/4 cup fat. Measure 2/3 cup pan juices. Melt butter and reserved 1/4 cup fat in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.

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Butter

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Mix in flour. Stir until light brown, about 2 minutes. Gradually add chicken broth, pear juice, and 2/3 cup pan juices. Simmer until thickened, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Stir in rum. Season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Chicken Broth