HERB-RUBBED TURKEY WITH ROASTED-GARLIC GRAVY

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Herb-Rubbed Turkey with Roasted-Garlic Gravy image

Provided by Kathryn Matthews

Categories     Garlic     Herb     Poultry     turkey     Roast     Thanksgiving     Low Carb     Low Fat     Dinner     Healthy     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Turkey
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup fresh sage leaves
1/2 cup fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 cup fresh thyme leaves
22 medium garlic cloves (about 3 heads)
1 (10- to 12-pound) turkey, preferably organic or free-range
1 large or 2 medium onions, sliced into thin rings
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil
Roasted-garlic gravy
1 head garlic, end cut off, brushed with olive oil and wrapped in aluminum foil
3 1/2 cups (28 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth, preferably organic
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • One day ahead:
  • Process herbs and garlic in food processor until finely minced. Set aside.
  • Rinse turkey inside and out with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat. Place turkey in large nonreactive bowl. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by gently inserting fingers between skin and meat. Sprinkle kosher salt and pepper under and over skin. Then spread garlic-herb rub under skin and gently press skin to adhere. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck into turkey. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • To roast:
  • Let turkey stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving. Set oven rack at lowest position and preheat oven to 350°F. Spread sliced onions on bottom of heavy-bottomed roasting pan and place fitted rack over top. (Or place the turkey directly on bed of onions. They will prevent sticking and flavor drippings.) Brush turkey with grapeseed oil and carefully transfer to rack. Brush one side of double-folded sheet of aluminum foil with grapeseed oil and tent, greased side down, over turkey breast. Place turkey in oven so legs face back of oven and bird, breast side up, faces door. Place wrapped garlic on oven rack.
  • Roast 45 minutes. Remove garlic from oven. Remove foil from turkey and turn pan around. Roast until thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh registers 170°F and juices run clear when thigh is pierced with fork (see note below), about 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer turkey to platter and reserve pan drippings. Let turkey stand 20 minutes before carving.
  • Prepare gravy while turkey rests:
  • Pour drippings into 4-cup glass measure, and skim off fat that rises to surface, reserving 1 tablespoon fat (see tip below). Add enough broth to drippings to measure 3 cups.
  • Separate roasted garlic cloves. Squeeze pulp into small bowl and mash well with fork. In medium saucepan over medium heat, heat reserved fat. Add garlic and flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until lightly browned, about 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in broth mixture. Bring to boil over high heat, whisking constantly, and remove from heat. Carve turkey and serve with gravy.

Amar Chaudhary
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-follow turkey recipe.


md yakub Ali Rasel
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was the perfect accompaniment.


Azhar Kalwar
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The turkey is always cooked perfectly and the gravy is amazing.


md Robiul Hassan
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the gravy was to die for.


Elioba Massawe
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I love the flavor of the herb rub, but I think I'll try a different gravy recipe next time.


Andrew Swann
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The turkey was a bit dry, but the gravy helped to make it more moist.


Dorian Z17
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This was my first time cooking a turkey and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the turkey was perfectly cooked.


Noorul Amin
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind! The herb rub and roasted garlic gravy were amazing.


Rich Enroth
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The turkey was delicious, but the gravy was a bit too salty for my taste.


glenda brooks
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This herb-rubbed turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The roasted garlic gravy was the perfect complement to the moist and flavorful turkey. I'll definitely be making this again next year.