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Turkey

Turkey

Turkey takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 1151 calories, 116g of protein, and 66g of fat. A mixture of pepper, olive oil, celery, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. It works well as a main course. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Sara Moulton’s Best Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy & carving turkey tips, Homemade Lemony Turkey Stock and Jalapeno Turkey Noodle Soup, and SPICY YOGURT MARINATED TURKEY and OXO TURKEY DAY GIVEAWAY.

Instructions

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Special equipment: 1 sheet aluminum foil, for tent
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
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Remove the wrapping, drain the turkey, and blot the exterior dry with paper towels. Then remove the neck and giblets from the two cavities.
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Place the turkey breast-side-up in a shallow pan 2 1/2 or 3 inches deep. Stuff turkey and brush or spritz the turkey with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Insert an oven-safe meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh.
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Place the turkey in the 325 degrees F oven. Do not baste or open the oven door for 2 hours, 10 minutes of the cooking time. After 2 hours, 10 minutes of the cooking time has passed, the turkey will be a light golden brown. Baste turkey with remaining oil and place a tent of lightweight aluminum foil over the breast and continue cooking. Continue to roast until the thigh reaches a temperature of 180 degrees F. Once done, let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a skillet, crumble the sausage and cook until no longer pink.
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Remove to a paper towel so the excess fat is absorbed.
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Drain the skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon of fat.
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Saute the apple in the fat. Set aside.
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Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter and saute the onion and celery (about 5 minutes).
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Remove from heat.
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Place the dried bread cubes in a large bowl.
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Add the parsley, sage, marjoram, thyme, salt, pepper and the sauteed onion, celery and apple. Toss to mix.
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Add the melted butter and blend well.
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Add the egg and thoroughly work into the stuffing mixture.
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Add the broth to moisten and mix well. Don't be afraid to get your hands in the mixture to thoroughly mix and blend the ingredients.
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Use the stuffing to either stuff a 12 pound turkey or as a side dish by greasing a 2 quart casserole and fill with dressing. Cover and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. If a crisp top crust is desired remove the cover for the last 5 minutes of baking.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In3 hrs, 30 m.
Servings8
Health Score43
Dairy Free
DietsDairy Free
Dish TypesLunchMain CourseMain DishDinner
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