Pancetta-Sage Turkey with Pancetta-Sage Gravy

Name: Pancetta-Sage Turkey with Pancetta-Sage Gravy
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 237 milliliters dry white wine; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 118 milliliters diced thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon; about 3 ounces); 59 milliliters finely grated Parmesan cheese; 4 fresh rosemary sprigs; 8 fresh sage sprigs; 2 Tbsps minced shallot; 59 milliliters chopped shallots; 6 kilograms turkey, rinsed, patted dry inside and out; neck, heart, and gizzard reserved for Shortcut Turkey Stock; 710 milliliters Shortcut Turkey Stock; 59 milliliters (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

Pancetta-Sage Turkey with Pancetta-Sage Gravy might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 84g of protein, 29g of fat, and a total of 646 calories. This recipe serves 12. This recipe covers 33% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up butter, shortcut turkey stock, sage sprigs, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

With machine running, drop garlic down feed tube of processor and chop.

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Garlic

Add pancetta. Pulse to chop finely.

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Pancetta

Add all remaining ingredients. Pulse blending to coarse paste.

Transfer to small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

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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.

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Salt And Pepper

Whole Turkey

Spread with 2 tablespoons pancetta-sage butter. Starting at neck end, slide hand between skin and meat of breast, thighs, and upper drumsticks to loosen skin.

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Chicken Drumsticks

Pancetta

Butter

Spread

Meat

Sage

Spread remaining butter over thighs, drumsticks, and breast meat under skin. Fill main cavity with herb sprigs. Tie legs loosely to hold shape. Tuck wing tips under.

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Chicken Drumsticks

Butter

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Meat

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

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Salt And Pepper

Whole Turkey

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