Thanksgiving Turkey and Gravy

Name: Thanksgiving Turkey and Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsps freshly ground black pepper; 118 milliliters butter (1 stick), melted; 1 carrot, cut into 3-inch pieces; 2 celery ribs, each cut into 3-inch pieces; 411 grams chicken broth; 2 Tbsps flour; 1 Tbsp kosher salt; 5 kilograms fresh turkey; 79 milliliters white wine; 1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered

Thanksgiving Turkey and Gravy might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 34% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 10. One serving contains 649 calories, 84g of protein, and 31g of fat. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Thanksgiving. Head to the store and pick up onion, butter, wine, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the flour you could follow this main course with the Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce as a dessert.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F. Rinse the turkey and pat dry. Strew the roasting

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Whole Turkey

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pan with the vegetables.

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Vegetable

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Place the turkey on a rack in the vegetable-lined pan.

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Whole Turkey

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Brush the turkey with half the melted butter.

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Butter

Whole Turkey

Sprinkle with the salt and pepper, and stuff the turkey. Roast at 400 F for 30 minutes. Baste with the remaining butter and any juices that have collected. Decrease oven to 325 F and roast for about 3 hours more or

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Butter

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until a thermometer reads 180 F when inserted in the thigh.

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Transfer the turkey to a carving board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 20 minutes. Strain the pan juices into a saucepan, discarding the solids. Skim off the fat, reserving 2 tablespoons. In a large skillet, over medium-low heat, blend the reserved fat with the flour, whisking constantly until the flour turns golden.

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All Purpose Flour