ROAST TURKEY WITH CIDER GRAVY

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We even used this basting sauce one year while camping on Thanksgiving Day and "baked" the turkey on a grill in a pan. It's such a great mix of ingredients! -Kathy Kirkland, Maryville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 12 servings (4 cups gravy).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 quart apple cider
1 can (12 ounces) lemon-lime soda
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup marinade for chicken
1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb seasoning blend
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook for 30 minutes or until mixture is reduced by almost half, about 4 cups. Strain, discarding vegetables., Meanwhile, pat turkey dry. Rub butter over the outside and inside of turkey. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the outside and inside cavity. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. , Bake at 325° for 3 to 3-3/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°, basting every 30 minutes with reduced cider mixture. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving., Pour drippings and loosened brown bits from roasting pan into a small saucepan; skim fat. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.

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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was delicious and the gravy was amazing.


Mr, stark Adams
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The recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Lokman Hosen
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe made me change my mind. The turkey was so moist and flavorful.


Salma Abdussalaam
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This is my go-to recipe for roast turkey. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Zulfiqar Chohan
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The turkey was cooked perfectly, but the gravy was a bit too salty for my taste.


Celine lancea angel Morris
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I love that this recipe uses cider in the gravy. It gives it a unique and delicious flavor.


skfaisalmahmud skfaisalmahmud
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes.


Sanjay Sharma
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is rich and creamy.


Joker Love
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The turkey was a bit dry, but the gravy was delicious.


MeEr Murtaza Ali
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This recipe was a hit! The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.