MAPLE-ROASTED TURKEY WITH SAGE BUTTER AND SMOKED BACON
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and remove the top rack. Combine the butter and sage in a mixing bowl, mash with a fork or spoon until the sage is well incorporated and the butter has flecks of green in it; season with salt and pepper. Remove the neck and gizzards from the inside of the turkey and discard. Rinse the bird thoroughly inside and out with cold water, pat dry. Sprinkle the cavity and skin liberally with salt and pepper. Using your fingers, gently lift the skin from the breast and legs, and slip pieces of the sage butter underneath; massaging it in as you go. Truss the turkey; place it on a rack in a large roasting pan, and put into the oven. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and hot water to thin the glaze out a bit; use this to baste the turkey every 30 minutes. The turkey should take about 3 hours to cook (i.e. 15 to 20 minutes per pound.) If the legs or breast brown too quickly, cover with foil. About 2 hours into cooking, shingle the strips of bacon oven the turkey breast to cover; continue to roast and baste for another hour or so. The turkey is done when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meatiest part of the thigh registers 170 degrees F (the thigh juices will also run clear when pricked with a knife.) Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and let rest for 20 minutes before carving, so the juices can settle back into the meat. Skim off all but about 1/4 cup fat from the pan drippings with a spoon and place the roasting pan over 2 burners set on medium-high heat. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up brown bits stuck to bottom of pan. Whisk the flour into the drippings, stirring as it thickens to prevent lumps. Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer; season with salt and pepper and hit it with a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavor. Simmer for 5 minutes and then strain to remove any particles. Serve the gravy with the maple-roasted turkey.
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[email protected]This was a great recipe! The turkey was moist and tender, and the glaze was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the sage butter. It was a nice touch that really made the dish. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Muhmmad Sufyan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. The turkey always comes out moist and flavorful, and the glaze is always a hit. I love the addition of the smoked bacon, it really adds a nice depth of flavor. This is my go-to recipe
Muhammad Majid
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves turkey. The maple glaze is incredible and the sage butter is the perfect complement. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the meat was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again
Skeemaz Seventy
[email protected]This was my first time making a turkey and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the turkey was cooked perfectly. The glaze was delicious and the sage butter was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Asia Flener
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The maple glaze was incredible and the sage butter was the perfect complement. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the meat was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this rec
Khalid Abdi
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the glaze was amazing. The sage butter was a great addition and really made the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and festive holiday meal
Chiby Caz
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The skin was crispy and golden brown, and the meat was moist and tender. The glaze was delicious and the sage butter was a nice touch. Overall, this was a great recipe and I would hig
Addison
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The turkey was moist and tender, and the glaze was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the sage butter. It was a nice touch that really made the dish. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Esther Maharaj
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. The turkey always comes out moist and flavorful, and the glaze is always a hit. I love the addition of the smoked bacon, it really adds a nice depth of flavor. This is my go-to recipe
zuhal saghar
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves turkey. The maple glaze is incredible and the sage butter is the perfect complement. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the meat was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again
Gibrella
[email protected]I made this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the glaze was amazing. The sage butter was a great addition and really made the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone lookin
Isthick Ahmmed
[email protected]This was my first time making a turkey and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the turkey was cooked perfectly. The glaze was delicious and the sage butter was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Junior Akwadou
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out beautifully. The skin was crispy and golden brown, and the meat was moist and tender. The maple glaze was delicious, and the sage butter added a nice savory flavor. Overall, this was a great rec
Victor Parra
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the glaze was perfect. I loved the addition of the smoked bacon, it really took the dish to the next level. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday dinner.
Ali Zai
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The maple glaze was amazing, and the sage butter was the perfect complement. The turkey was cooked perfectly, and the meat was so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this ag
Dorothy Rospierski
[email protected]This turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The maple glaze was perfectly balanced with the savory sage butter, and the smoked bacon added a wonderful depth of flavor. The meat was moist and tender, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I w