CHAMPAGNE-BASTED TURKEY
I've made this turkey every Thanksgiving for the past 15 years. We all love it. The secret is to use lots of fresh parsley on top and inside and to keep basting. That creates a tender, delightful turkey. -Sharon Hawk, Edwardsville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h20m
Yield 16 servings (1-2/3 cups gravy).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Mix first four ingredients. Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side up; pat dry. Rub butter mixture over outside and inside of turkey. If desired, place sage and parsley sprigs in cavity. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together., Roast, uncovered, 30 minutes. Toss onions with parsley, marjoram and thyme; add to roasting pan. Pour in champagne and consomme. Roast, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 2-1/2-3 hours, basting occasionally with pan juices. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.), Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. , Meanwhile, strain pan juices into a bowl. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add strained juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 224mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 64g protein.
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Hoq Prantho
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner.
Mula Dad
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make turkey.
Lerato Matloga
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are always amazing.
Noureen Fatima
[email protected]I've made this turkey several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Arzu Raja
[email protected]This turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved the flavor of the champagne marinade.
Noraiz Ch
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to cook a turkey for a special occasion.
Nevaeh Wells
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The champagne marinade makes all the difference.
Atiq Afridi
[email protected]I made this turkey for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! The meat was so tender and juicy.
Larry and Kimberlee Quidachay
[email protected]The champagne marinade is a great way to add flavor to turkey. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
Amari Haynie
[email protected]This turkey was so easy to make and it turned out so well. I'm definitely going to make it again.
Idris Fawas
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The champagne marinade really makes a difference.
Rajan Bhai94
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. It was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Kiyas Deen
[email protected]This is my new favorite turkey recipe. The champagne marinade makes the turkey so moist and flavorful.
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[email protected]I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Shamikka Moore
[email protected]The champagne baste really takes this turkey to the next level. It's the perfect combination of crispy skin and juicy meat.
Ameen Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! I've never had turkey that tasted so good. The champagne marinade is pure genius.
Sharleen Van Der Westhuizen
[email protected]My family was amazed by this turkey! The champagne marinade made the meat so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for next year's Thanksgiving dinner.