Roast Turkey with Port Gravy

Name: Roast Turkey with Port Gravy
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided; 59 milliliters (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature; 2 larges celery stalks, coarsely chopped; 4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided; 1 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 medium McIntosh apple or Golden Delicious apple, quartered, cored, coarsely chopped; 6 servings Low-salt chicken broth (if needed); 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 118 milliliters tawny Port; 6 kilograms turkey, rinsed, patted dry; 59 milliliters unbleached flour; 1 liters water

Roast Turkey with Port Gravy might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 1172 calories, 152g of protein, and 52g of fat each. This recipe covers 44% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Thanksgiving. A mixture of pepper, tawny port, celery stalks, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the water you could follow this main course with the Watermelon-Peach Slushies as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add neck, heart, and gizzard, then celery and onion; sauté until deep brown, stirring often, about 18 minutes.

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Celery

Onion

Add 6 cups water and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Strain stock into large measuring cup and reserve; discard solids. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, cover, and chill.

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Stock

Water

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Measuring Cup

Place turkey on rack in large roasting pan.

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Whole Turkey

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Roasting Pan

Mix onion, apple, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and thyme in bowl. Spoon mixture into main turkey cavity. Tuck wing tips under; tie legs together loosely to hold shape. Rub oil over turkey; sprinkle with 3 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic; chill.

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Pepper

Whole Turkey

Apple

Onion

Thyme

Salt

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Dry Seasoning Rub

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Bowl

Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 400°F. Roast turkey uncovered 45 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Roast turkey 1 hour. Turn pan around; pour 1 cup turkey stock over. Roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, about 1 hour longer.

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Turkey Stock

Whole Turkey

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Frying Pan

Transfer turkey to platter; tent loosely with foil and let stand 30 minutes (internal temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees). Reserve pan juices for gravy.

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Whole Turkey

Gravy