BROWN SUGAR-CURED TURKEY WITH WILD MUSHROOM-SHALLOT GRAVY

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Brown Sugar-Cured Turkey with Wild Mushroom-Shallot Gravy image

Categories     Mushroom     Onion     Poultry     turkey     Roast     Thanksgiving     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 20-pound turkey
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup coarse salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground mace
2 large onions, quartered
2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
Wild Mushroom-Shallot Gravy

Steps:

  • Rinse turkey inside and out. Pat dry with paper towels. Place turkey on platter. Mix brown sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, allspice, cloves and mace in small bowl to blend well. Rub brown sugar mixture all over outside of turkey. Refrigerate turkey uncovered 24 hours.
  • Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 300°F. Arrange onion quarters in large roasting pan. Place turkey atop onions. Tie turkey legs together. Tuck wings under turkey. Sprinkle turkey with pepper. Cover loosely with foil.
  • Roast turkey 2 hours. Uncover; roast 30 minutes. Add 1 cup broth to roasting pan; baste turkey with broth. Roast turkey 1 hour, basting occasionally. Add 1 cup broth to roasting pan; continue to roast turkey until dark brown, basting with broth every 20 minutes, about 1 hour. Cover turkey loosely with foil; continue to roast until thermometer inserted into innermost part of thigh registers 180°F, about 1 hour 30 minutes longer.
  • Transfer turkey to platter. Tent with foil and let stand 30 minutes. Serve with Wild Mushroom-Shallot Gravy.

Mohsin Rajpoot
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This was the best turkey I've ever had. The brown sugar cure made the turkey so moist and flavorful. The gravy was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Khansa Mustafa
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This recipe is a keeper. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again next year.


sawsen mahdi
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The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Matimu Junior
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The turkey is moist and flavorful, and the gravy is delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Sophia Edits
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I made this turkey for Thanksgiving dinner and everyone loved it. The turkey was moist and tender, and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Nathan AK
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This turkey was a little too sweet for my taste, but the gravy was amazing.


Manenyana Molai
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I've made this turkey recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dalitso Kutsimbwe
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Jared Holmes
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The brown sugar cure made the turkey moist and flavorful, and the gravy was to die for.


Meme crux
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The recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great. The gravy was especially good.


Anil Rajput
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The turkey was a little dry, but the gravy was excellent.


Angela Moody
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This turkey was amazing! The brown sugar cure gave it a nice sweet flavor, and the wild mushroom shallot gravy was the perfect accompaniment. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and unique Thanksgiving turkey.


sakib chowdhury
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The skin was crispy and golden brown, and the meat was juicy and tender. The gravy was also delicious, with a deep, savory flavor.


Meherabhasan atul
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This brown sugar cured turkey with wild mushroom shallot gravy was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again next year.