HERB-BRINED TURKEY WITH PEAR GRAVY
A simple brine and pear gravy make this a must-have for Thanksgiving.
Categories Herb turkey Roast Thanksgiving Pear Fall Brine Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For turkey:
- Stir 3 gallons water and salt in large pot until salt dissolves. Stir in peppercorns and next 4 ingredients. Add turkey to brine. Place large plate atop turkey to submerge. Place in refrigerator. Soak turkey 8 to 10 hours. Remove turkey from brine; rinse and pat dry. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store uncovered in refrigerator.)
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Place turkey on rack in large roasting pan. Rub butter over turkey. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place turkey in oven. Reduce temperature to 325°F. Roast turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, about 2 1/2 hours. Transfer turkey to platter; tent with foil. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before carving (internal temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees).
- For pear gravy:
- Spoon off fat from drippings in pan, reserving 1/4 cup fat. Measure 2/3 cup pan juices. Melt butter and reserved 1/4 cup fat in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Mix in flour. Stir until light brown, about 2 minutes. Gradually add chicken broth, pear juice, and 2/3 cup pan juices. Simmer until thickened, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Stir in rum. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle turkey with marjoram; serve with gravy.
- Storage solutions:
- No room in the fridge to brine a turkey? No problem. Put a turkey-sized oven bag in a large cooler, then place the turkey in the bag. Pour in the brine and seal tightly. Place ice over and around turkey, close the lid tightly, and let it brine 8 to 10 hours, adding ice periodically to keep temperature at 40° or below.
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Mm Rana
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe.
Lisa Connelly
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves turkey.
M S GAMING YT
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had. Thanks for sharing!
Usad Garra
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind.
Thelma Nnachetam
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved the turkey.
Ireland Pesch
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to cook a turkey.
Abu bokkor Siddik
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I will be making it for years to come.
Prayash Sth
[email protected]I would definitely make this recipe again for Thanksgiving.
Anna Matsaung
[email protected]The herb brine really made a difference. The turkey was so moist and flavorful.
Md Abu ok
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. My family loved it!
Yusuf Lozana12
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Arowolo Folake
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and juicy turkey.
Arooj Shoukat
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the gravy helped to make up for it.
Babar ali Meo rajput
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. It was delicious!
Gaji Ibrahim imam
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly.
Sadia Bilkiss
[email protected]I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for the brine, but it was worth the effort.
Zainab Usama
[email protected]The pear gravy was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
RAHAD LTD
[email protected]I loved the crispy skin on the turkey. It was so flavorful.
ARAFAT SRABON
[email protected]The herb brine really made a difference. The turkey was so juicy and tender.
Chase Branson
[email protected]This turkey was so moist and flavorful! The pear gravy was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.