CHEF JOHN'S BONELESS WHOLE TURKEY

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The idea of removing pesky bones before your bird makes its grand Thanksgiving entrance is worth considering. Not only do you get an impressive looking roast to wow the table, but carving is significantly easier. If you're worried about losing flavor, don't. This tastes virtually identical. Stuff with your favorite stuffing.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Whole Turkey Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (15 pound) whole turkey, boned
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups prepared stuffing, or more to taste
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place turkey, skin-side down, on a work surface and arrange meat with your hands into a flat, even surface. Season with salt and black pepper. Press stuffing all over the surface of the meat.
  • Fold long edges of turkey around stuffing into the center of the bird and carefully turn turkey seam-side down. Tie the leg-end of the turkey with kitchen twine to cinch the turkey together. Repeat ties at 2-inch intervals along the length of the turkey, ending with a single tie along the length of the turkey. Season with salt and place in a large roasting pan.
  • Roast turkey in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the turkey reads 155 degrees F (68 degrees C), about 1 1/2 hours. Transfer turkey to a platter; remove and discard twine. Let rest until internal temperature increases to 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 20 minutes.
  • Place roasting pan over medium-high heat and stir cream into pan drippings. Cook and stir until sauce thickens and reduces, 3 to 7 minutes. Pour through a fine mesh sieve into a gravy boat or bowl. Slice turkey crosswise and top slices with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 202.8 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 69.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 349.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

MD NAJIR HOOSAIN
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The turkey was a little dry, but the gravy was delicious.


Life
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I was really impressed with how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this turkey without any problems.


Francy Lynch
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing.


Tanveer Aslam
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The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


WAMBUI ANN
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


Shimul Ahmed
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The turkey was dry and the gravy was bland.


Abbas Abbasalibahadur
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The turkey is always cooked perfectly and the gravy is delicious.


Wesley Barton
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This is the most delicious turkey I've ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Cassie Louks
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The turkey was a little bland. I think I'll add more spices next time.


Wade SwiftBird
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out great. I highly recommend it.


ukor munachi
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and juicy, and the skin was crispy and flavorful.


Muhammad Ibrahim jamali
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The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Almas Barham
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I thought the recipe was a bit too complicated. There were a lot of steps and ingredients to keep track of.


lomlthj
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The turkey was a little dry, but the gravy was delicious.


Imran Hossein
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I was really impressed with how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this turkey without any problems.


DAE JOBS 510
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing.


Mubiru Paul
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The turkey is always moist and tender, and the gravy is delicious.


Myrci Pitt
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Chef John's boneless whole turkey recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.