Best 9 Turkey Roulade With Cider Sauce Recipes

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Turkey roulade with cider sauce is a delectable dish that combines the richness of turkey with the sweet and tangy flavors of apple cider. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy dinner with friends and family. The roulade is made by stuffing a turkey breast with a flavorful filling, then rolling and roasting it. The cider sauce is prepared separately and poured over the roulade before serving. With its succulent turkey, aromatic stuffing, and delicious cider sauce, this dish is sure to impress.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURKEY ROULADE WITH CIDER SAUCE



Turkey Roulade with Cider Sauce image

Categories     Dairy     Poultry     turkey     Vegetable     Roast     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Dinner     Cranberry     Apple     Meat     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings, with leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 cups diced (1/4 inch) firm white sandwich bread (from 4 slices)
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup diced (1/4 inch) celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter at room temperature plus 1 tablespoon melted
1/2 lb chicken livers, trimmed
1 large egg
1/4 cup whole milk
1 (4 1/2- to 5-lb) boneless turkey breast half with skin
1/2 cup medium-dry Sherry
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 whole cloves
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1 1/4 cups apple cider (preferably unfiltered)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Special Equipment
kitchen string; heavy-duty foil; an instant-read thermometer

Steps:

  • Make stuffing:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Toast bread cubes on a baking sheet until dry and just beginning to brown around edges, 12 to 15 minutes
  • Simmer cranberries in water (1/2 cup) in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, uncovered, stirring once or twice, until cranberries are tender and all of water is absorbed, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Cook celery, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon sage, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Wipe skillet clean.
  • Pat livers dry and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in cleaned skillet over high heat until foam subsides, then sauté livers until edges are browned but livers are still pink inside, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a cutting board, reserving pan juices, and cool completely, then cut into 1/4-inch dice.
  • Whisk together egg and milk in a large bowl, then stir in toasted bread cubes, cranberries, onion mixture, livers, reserved pan juices, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Let stand at room temperature until bread has absorbed all of liquid and stuffing is completely cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Prepare turkey:
  • Leave oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Arrange turkey, skin side up, on a work surface with narrower, pointed end nearest you. Determine which long side of the breast is thickest, then, starting from that side and holding knife parallel to work surface, cut breast horizontally almost in half, stopping 1 inch from other side. Open breast like a book and put between 2 sheets of plastic wrap.
  • Pound turkey to 1-inch thickness with flat side of a meat pounder or with a rolling pin. Discard top sheet of plastic wrap and pat turkey dry. Arrange with a short side nearest you and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Spread stuffing evenly over turkey, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. Fold short end nearest you over stuffing to enclose, gently pressing on stuffing, then roll up breast tightly.
  • Arrange rolled turkey breast seam side down, then tie crosswise at 1-inch intervals with string. Brush turkey with melted butter (1 tablespoon), then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Roast turkey, seam side down, in a 13- by 9- by 2-inch roasting pan, uncovered, until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Add Sherry, soy sauce, cloves, bay leaf, 1 cup cider, and remaining teaspoon sage to roasting pan. Cover roasting pan with heavy-duty foil and continue roasting until thermometer inserted diagonally 2 inches into center of roulade registers 170°F, 35 to 45 minutes more. Transfer turkey to a cutting board and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 15 minutes before slicing. (Internal temperature will rise to 180°F.)
  • Make sauce while turkey stands:
  • Pour juices from roasting pan through a fine-mesh sieve into a small heavy saucepan. Skim off fat and bring to a boil.
  • Whisk together cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup cider, then whisk into boiling sauce and boil, whisking, until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Slice turkey and serve with sauce.

TURKEY ROULADE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, softened
2 stalks celery, diced
1 small head fennel, diced
1 medium onion, diced
8 ounces sweet pork sausage
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Brandy, for deglazing
2 1/2 cups seasoned dry stuffing mix
1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1 large egg
1 boneless skin-on whole turkey breast (approximately 5 pounds), butterflied and flattened
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 cup brandy
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the roulade: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Position a rack in a roasting pan.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the celery, fennel and onions and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage and cook until browned through, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in the parsley and rosemary and cook for about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze the skillet with a splash of brandy, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom.
  • Combine the sausage/veggie mix, stuffing mix, chicken stock and egg in a large bowl and stir together. Lay the turkey breast flat and season with salt and pepper. Spread the stuffing mixture in an even layer, then tightly roll the turkey breast. Tie the roll with kitchen twine--approximately 4 to 6 ties evenly spaced
  • Rub the remaining 4 tablespoons softened butter all over the surface, sprinkle with salt and pepper and put on the rack in the roasting pan. Roast for 30 minutes, then decrease the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue roasting until the skin is golden brown and crispy and a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the roulade reaches 155 degrees F, another 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Remove to a cutting board, cover with foil and let rest while you make the gravy.
  • For the gravy: Set the roasting pan over a burner over medium heat. Whisk the flour into the drippings to form a paste and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock, turn off the heat and add the brandy to the pan. Turn the heat back on and cook, whisking constantly, until the gravy thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Slice and serve with the gravy!

TURKEY ROULADE WITH APPLE-CIDER GRAVY



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (2 1/2-pound) skinless turkey breast, butterflied
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1/2 large onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups), plus 1 cup sliced onion
2 large garlic cloves, minced
5 slices day-old whole-wheat bread, crusts removed, cubed (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup lightly toasted chopped pecans
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fresh crumbled sage or 3 teaspoons dried, divided
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup apple cider
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • Place the turkey breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound lightly with a meat mallet to an even thickness of about 3/4-inch. Set aside while stuffing is prepared.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the cranberries in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat, drain and reserve. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook, stirring, until onions are golden but not charred, about 12 to 15 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Add bread, cranberries, pecans, 2 tablespoons fresh or 2 teaspoons dried sage and 1/2 to 3/4-cup chicken stock, depending upon consistency of stuffing; (you want the mixture to be moistened, but not too wet, since the turkey will release moisture when cooked). Cook over low heat for about 2 to 3 minutes, remove from heat.
  • Salt and pepper the inside and outside of the turkey breast. Spread the stuffing on the turkey, leaving about 1 1/2 to 2-inches uncovered on all sides. Roll up and secure tightly with kitchen twine, trying to keep all stuffing intact.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large Dutch oven or medium-sized roasting pan until hot. Sear stuffed turkey breast on all sides until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Add sliced onion and 1 1/2 cups chicken stock, cover tightly and roast in the oven until turkey reaches 160 degrees F when an instant-read thermometer is inserted into inner layer of meat, about 60 to 65 minutes. Remove the turkey breast from oven and transfer to a cutting board to rest.
  • Make the gravy: Add apple cider, 1/2 cup chicken stock, vinegar and remaining sage to the onions, chicken stock and juices in the roasting pan, bring to a boil and cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by 1/3. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly, and cook for 3 minutes more. The gravy should not be thick, just slightly thicker than a jus. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Makes 1 1/2 cups gravy.
  • Remove twine from turkey breast and slice into 1 1/2-inch thick pieces. Serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 117 milligrams, Sodium 365 milligrams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 50 grams, Sugar 13 grams

TURKEY ROULADE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: unsalted butter, yellow onion, carrot, celery, sweet italian sausage, fresh sage, fresh thyme leaf, plain stuffing mix, chicken stock, skin-on turkey breast, dijon mustard, melted butter, salt, black pepper

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 stick
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 lb sweet italian sausage, casing removed
2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaf
10 oz plain stuffing mix, 1 box
½ cup chicken stock
3 lb skin-on turkey breast, deboned, butterflied
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 tablespoon melted butter
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the vegetables have softened.
  • Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes, breaking the meat up into smaller pieces. Season with the sage and thyme.
  • Add the stuffing mix and chicken stock. Stir until the bread is no longer dry. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  • Place the turkey breast on a cutting board, skin-side down. Cover with plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet to about ½-inch (1 cm) thick.
  • Brush the turkey breast with the Dijon mustard.
  • Spread the stuffing mixture over the turkey breast in an even layer, about ¼-inch (6 mm) thick. Transfer any extra stuffing to an oven-safe dish.
  • Starting from a short end, roll the turkey into a log with the skin on the outside. Tuck in any loose bits.
  • Use kitchen twine to tie the turkey closed crosswise at 1-inch (2-cm) intervals. Tie once lengthwise to seal the ends.
  • Transfer the trussed turkey to a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with melted butter and season all sides generously with salt and pepper.
  • Bake the turkey roulade for 45-60 minutes, until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165°F (75˚C). Bake the leftover stuffing for 20-30 minutes, until lightly browned on top.
  • Let rest for 15 minutes, then remove the twine, slice, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 64 grams, Sugar 4 grams

TURKEY ROULADE WITH APPLE CIDER GRAVY



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Who knew eating healthy and having tasty, pretty meals could all come together? Family loved this. So did company. Have your butcher butterfly the turkey for you, and he hardest part is already done! I served with with asparagus shoots sprinkled with olive oil, salt and ground pepper. Oh, and hot buttered rolls. Give it a shot!

Provided by Lindsay

Categories     Turkey Breasts

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 slices, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 lbs boneless turkey breast halves, skin removed and butterflied
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups dried cranberries (I used craisins)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion, diced
1 cup onion, thinly sliced into half moons
3 tablespoons fresh sage or sage, dried and crumbled
2 large garlic cloves, minced
5 slices day old wheat bread, crust removed and cubed (2 1/2 cups)
2 1/2-2 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
kitchen twine
1 cup apple cider
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water

Steps:

  • Place turkey between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until about 3/4 inch thick. Set aside.
  • Toast pecans in a small dry skillet on medium/high heat for 3 minutes, or until fragrant. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Place cranberries in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cook for 1 minute, and remove from heat and drain.
  • Put 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy skillet and cook until golden. Add garlic and cook another 2-3 minutes. Add bread, cranberries, pecans, 2 tablespoons fresh or 2 teaspoons of dried sage, and 1/2-3/4 cups of broth. (You want the mixture to be moistened but not too wet, since the turkey will release moisture when cooked.). Cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of the turkey breast. Spread stuffing over one side of the turkey, leaving 1-2 inches along the outside with out stuffing. Roll up and secure with kitchen twine. Try to keep the stuffing inside (This part is a little messy, but makes the turkey pretty if it's kept together!).
  • Heat remaining oil in the heavy skillet over medium heat. Sear stuffed breast until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes per side. Put in a roasting pan, sprinkle with sliced onion and 1 1/2 cup chicken broth, and roast in the onion, covered, about one hour or more. Remove to cutting board and let rest in an aluminum foil tent while making the gravy.
  • Add cider, 1/2 cup chicken broth, vinegar and remaining sage to the raosting pan, bring to a boil, and cook. stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by 1/3. Slowly add cornstarch mixture. Stirring constantly, cooking for 3 minutes. Should be a little thicker than a jus. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove cooking twine from turkey, cut into slices. Serve with gravy on the side.
  • Note: I usually double the stuffing recipe to have some on the side. I have eaten this with and without the gravy. Looks complicated but quite simple and really good. I go by the servings on the recipe -- my family usually eats more than 1 serving. Times are estimates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.5, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 123, Sodium 767.8, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 46.3

TURKEY BREAST ROULADE WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY



Turkey Breast Roulade With Garlic and Rosemary image

Ina Garten has been known as the Barefoot Contessa since she opened a gourmet store by that name in East Hampton, N.Y., in 1985. She shared this recipe from her book "Modern Comfort Food" with The Times for Thanksgiving in 2020, when many cooks were looking for alternatives to whole turkey. If you don't like fennel seeds, leave them out: Garlic, sage and rosemary give this roast the flavors of Italian porchetta, and it will still be fragrant, juicy and delicious without them.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     poultry, roasts, main course

Time 3h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons good-quality olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
3/4 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
6 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves, plus 4 whole sage leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1 whole butterflied boneless, skin-on turkey breast (about 4 to 5 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup cold unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
1 cup dry white wine, such as Chablis

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium (10-inch) skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and fennel seeds and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the onion is tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Off the heat, stir in the chopped sage and the rosemary; set aside to cool.
  • Set the turkey breast on a cutting board and open it up, skin side down. If necessary, pound the turkey to an even thickness of about 1 inch. Sprinkle the turkey with 4 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Once the onion mixture has cooled, spread it evenly on the meat. Grate the butter and sprinkle it on top. Arrange the prosciutto on top to totally cover the filling and meat.
  • Starting at one long end of the turkey breast, roll the meat up jelly-roll style to make a compact cylindrical roulade, ending with the seam side down. Tie the roulade tightly with kitchen twine at 2 to 2 1/2-inch intervals to ensure that it will roast evenly. Slip the whole sage leaves under the twine down the center of the roulade.
  • Place the roulade, seam side down, in a roasting pan and pat the skin dry with paper towels. Brush the skin with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Pour the wine and 1 cup water into the roasting pan, surrounding the turkey with the liquids without pouring them directly over the roulade. Roast for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature is 150 degrees.
  • Remove from the oven, cover the turkey with foil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Remove the string, slice the roulade crosswise in 1/2-inch-thick slices, and serve warm with the pan juices.

TURKEY BREAST ROULADE



Turkey Breast Roulade image

The original recipe for this roulade called for tomatoes, which our son is allergic to. I substituted artichokes and mushrooms with wonderful results.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 24-30 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 jars (7-1/2 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
3 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped
3 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
3 boneless turkey breast halves (3 to 3-1/2 pounds each)
2-1/4 pounds thinly sliced deli ham
1 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the artichokes, mushrooms and onion; set aside. With skin side down, cut a lengthwise slit through the thickest portion of each turkey breast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open the turkey breasts so they lie flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 3/4- to 1-in. thickness; remove plastic., Place ham slices over turkey to within 1 in. of edges. Spoon vegetable mixture lengthwise down center of the ham. Roll each turkey breast, starting from a side where the fold is in the center. Secure with kitchen string at 3-in. intervals. , Place the turkey rolls seam side down in one greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan and one 13x9-in. baking pan., In a small bowl, combine the butter and thyme; spoon over the turkey rolls. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours or until thermometer reads 170°, basting frequently. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 592mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.

TURKEY ROULADE



Turkey Roulade image

This stunning main course is just the thing to serve for a special occasion or holiday dinner. Turkey breast is pounded thin and rolled up with a stuffing made from rye bread, cranberries, chopped pistachios, and plenty of herbs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 loaf seeded rye bread, crust removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups packed)
1/2 boneless, skinless turkey breast (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
8 ounces very thinly sliced bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake bread on a baking sheet until dry and edges are golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Place turkey, skinned-side down, on a cutting board. Slice through thickest part of breast, creating a flap. Cover with plastic wrap. With a mallet, pound to an even thickness (about 3/4 inch). Remove plastic, season with salt and pepper, and store in refrigerator up to 1 day.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until foamy. Add onion, celery, garlic, herbs, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl with bread; add broth, cranberries, and pistachios. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place turkey, skinned-side down, on a work surface. Season with salt and pepper. Spread stuffing over top, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Working from one short side, roll breast up tightly into a log, enclosing stuffing. Turn seam-side down. Drape bacon slices over breast, overlapping slightly to cover completely. With kitchen twine, tie at 4 even intervals; replace any stuffing that falls out.
  • Roast until a thermometer inserted in thickest part reads 155 degrees (temperature will continue to rise during resting), about 1 hour, 10 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

CIDER-GLAZED TURKEY



Cider-Glazed Turkey image

A roast turkey glazed with a buttery cider syrup is burnished outside and juicy within. You'll have more than enough gravy to ladle over the stuffing, the smashed potatoes, and tomorrow's leftovers.

Provided by Ian Knauer

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12-to 14-pounds) turkey at room temperature 1 hour, neck and giblets (excluding liver) reserved for turkey stock
1 apple, cut into chunks
1 small onion, quartered
1 small bunch thyme
1 cup water
1 cup unfiltered apple cider
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
2 cups dry white wine
Melted unsalted butter if necessary
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
About 4 cups hot turkey giblet stock
Equipment: a 17- by 14-inch flameproof roasting pan with a flat rack; kitchen string; a 2-quart measuring cup or a fat separator

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in lower third.
  • Rinse turkey inside and out and pat dry. Put turkey on rack in roasting pan and season inside and out with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Put apple, onion, and thyme in large cavity. Fold neck skin under body, then tuck wing tips under breast and tie drumsticks together with string.
  • Add water to pan and roast, without basting, 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, boil cider and sugar in a small heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, until reduced to about 1/4 cup, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in butter 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until emulsified. Let glaze stand until ready to use.
  • After turkey has roasted 1 hour, rotate pan 180 degrees. Roast, without basting, 40 minutes more.
  • Brush turkey all over with all of glaze and continue to roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into fleshy part of each thigh (test both; do not touch bone) registers 165 to 170°F, 5 to 15 minutes more (total roasting time: 1 3/4 to 2 hours).
  • Carefully tilt turkey so juices from inside large cavity run into pan. Transfer turkey so juices from inside large cavity run into pan. Transfer turkey to a platter (reserve juices in roasting pan) and let rest, uncovered, 30 minutes (temperature of thigh meat will rise to 170 to 175&Deg;F). Discard string.
  • Strain pan juices through a fine-mesh sieve into 2-quart measure and skim off fat (or use a fat separator), reserving fat.
  • Straddle roasting pan across 2 burners, then add wine and deglaze pan by boiling over high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, 2 minutes. Strain through sieve into measuring cup containing pan juices.
  • Put 1/2 cup reserved fat (if there is less, add melted butter) in a 4-quart heavy saucepan and whisk in flour.
  • Cook roux over medium heat, whisking, 3 minutes. Add pan juices and stock in a fast stream, whisking constantly, then bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Briskly simmer, whisking occasionally, until gravy is thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve turkey with gravy.

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the turkey roulade. It should reach 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the meat.
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can check if the turkey roulade is cooked by piercing it with a fork. The juices should run clear, not pink.
  • Let the turkey roulade rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
  • For a crispy skin, brush the turkey roulade with melted butter or olive oil before baking.
  • To make a flavorful cider sauce, use a good quality apple cider and reduce it until it is thick and syrupy.
  • Serve the turkey roulade with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Turkey roulade with cider sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its tender meat, crispy skin, and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a new way to cook turkey, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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