ROAST TURKEY WITH PORT WINE GRAVY

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Categories     Herb     Poultry     turkey     Roast     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Port     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 24

Turkey Broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound turkey wings, backs or necks
Neck and giblets from 14- to 16-pound turkey
1 large onion, chopped
6 cups water
2 celery stalks with leaves, chopped
3 fresh parsley sprigs
1 bay leaf
Turkey
1 14- to 16-pound turkey
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried, crumbled
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 large onion, cut into chunks
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
Gravy
6 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 cup whipping cream
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon (generous) minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1/4 cup Port
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • For broth:
  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add turkey wings, neck and onion. Cook until brown, about 15 minutes. Add giblets and remaining ingredients. Bring to boil, skimming surface occasionally. Reduce heat to low, cover partially and cook until liquid is reduced to 5 cups, about 3 hours. Strain. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • For turkey:
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat turkey dry. Combine herbs, salt and pepper in small bowl. Rub some of herb mixture in large cavity of turkey; place onion in cavity. Place turkey in large roasting pan. Tuck wing tips under turkey body. Tie legs together to hold shape. Rub butter onto turkey skin. Rub remaining herb mixture onto turkey skin. Roast 45 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Continue roasting turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F., basting every 20 minutes with drippings, about 1 1/4 hours longer. Transfer turkey to platter, reserving pan juices. Let turkey stand while preparing gravy.
  • For gravy:
  • Pour turkey pan juices into large measuring cup. Degrease pan juices, reserving 1/4 cup fat (do not wash roasting pan). Add enough turkey broth to juices to measure 3 1/3 cups liquid. Pour about 1/2 cup liquid into turkey roasting pan. Set over medium-high heat and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Add to liquid in cup.
  • Transfer reserved 1/4 cup turkey fat to heavy medium saucepan. Add flour and stir over medium-low heat 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in turkey broth mixture. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add cream and herbs and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in Port. Season gravy to taste with salt and pepper.

Rajeev Bhandari
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever had. The port wine gravy is a game changer.


Naeem Achakzai
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. The turkey was amazing and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Ifti Kayani
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again for Christmas.


Nathi Ayanda
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The turkey is always juicy and the gravy is divine.


Timothy Adams
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and creamy.


Nathaniel Ighoja
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I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out beautifully. The gravy was a perfect complement to the turkey.


michael love
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This recipe is amazing! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nell Akash
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the turkey and the gravy.


Triq Nash
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This is my go-to turkey recipe. It's always a success.


Malik Shahid
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and tender, and the gravy is delicious.


Brianna Sherwood
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This recipe is a winner! The turkey was cooked evenly and the gravy was rich and flavorful.


Daziel Demesa
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I love this recipe! The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is perfect.


mehjabin Mukta
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The port wine gravy is to die for.


SILALI EMMANUEL
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I was worried about cooking a turkey for the first time, but this recipe made it a breeze. The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the gravy was a hit with my family.


Hyunjins Smile
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was divine.


Good Tuber
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I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out perfectly. The gravy was especially delicious.


Apollo
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This turkey recipe is a keeper! The port wine gravy is rich and flavorful, and the turkey is moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.