ROASTED FREE-RANGE TURKEY WITH PEAR AND CHESTNUT STUFFING
The Oven-Roasted Chestnuts are key to this stuffing and add a unique nuttiness that practically screams "fall."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Turkey Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. To make the stuffing, in a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add celery and onions; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons thyme, and sage, parsley, chestnuts, and bread. Add stock, 1/2 cup at a time, until bread becomes moist. Stir in pears; remove from heat.
- Place remaining 1 stick butter, remaining 2 tablespoons thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt in food processor. Pulse until well combined; set aside.
- Wash turkey, and pat dry. Place, breast side up, on a roasting rack set in a large roasting pan. Season turkey cavity with remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Fill cavity loosely with stuffing. Tie legs together with kitchen string. Fold neck flap over; secure with skewers. Rub thyme-butter mixture all over turkey.
- Roast for 2 1/2 hours, basting often. Continue baking 30 to 45 minutes more, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 180 degrees. If turkey becomes too brown, tent it with aluminum foil. Let cool for 20 to 30 minutes before carving.
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Nawal Nony
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this recipe again next year.
ZUBAIR SAEED
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The turkey and stuffing were both a hit!
Poshnath Tamang
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and festive Thanksgiving meal.
SASHA Kliueva
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The turkey and stuffing were both delicious.
Regina Ipeh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was to die for.
Joseph Bathusi
[email protected]The turkey was a bit overcooked, but the stuffing was still good.
Riche Man
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit.
MD. juel
[email protected]I made this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the turkey and the stuffing.
azalu fantaye
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the stuffing was amazing!
Mohd Fareed
[email protected]This was my first time roasting a turkey and I was a bit nervous, but this recipe made it easy. The turkey turned out perfectly and the stuffing was a hit!
Frank Daphney
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out great! The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy. The stuffing was also delicious.
Owobi AdaiGabriel
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly balanced with sweet pears and earthy chestnuts. I'll definitely be making this again next year.