ROASTED SAGE TURKEY WITH VEGETABLE GRAVY
There's no prep like home-style when roasting the big bird. Instead of sage stuffing with turkey, fill this bird with fresh sage and thyme sprigs for the same delicious flavors. -Beth Jacobson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h40m
Yield 16 servings (3-1/2 cups gravy).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Remove giblets and neck from turkey. Reserve turkey neck; refrigerate, covered, overnight. Place turkey in a 15x10-in. baking pan, breast side up. Secure skin to underside of neck cavity with toothpicks. Mix salt, sage and garlic powder. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Pat turkey dry. Rub outside of turkey with salt mixture. Refrigerate turkey, loosely covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 475°. Place onion, celery, carrots and reserved neck in bottom of a broiler pan; add 1/2 cup water. Place broiler pan rack over top; transfer turkey to rack. Rub outside of turkey with oil; sprinkle with pepper. Pour wine and remaining water into turkey cavity; add sage and thyme sprigs., Place turkey in oven, legs facing toward back of oven. Roast, uncovered, 40 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 350°. Cover breast tightly with a double thickness of foil. Roast until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175° (thermometer should not touch bone or fat), 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer., Remove turkey from oven. Let stand, uncovered, 20 minutes before carving. Using a turkey baster, remove liquid from turkey cavity to a large measuring cup. Line a strainer or colander with cheesecloth; place over measuring cup. With a slotted spoon, remove vegetables from bottom of broiler pan, reserving 1-1/4 cups. Discard turkey neck. Strain cooking liquid into measuring cup. Skim fat, reserving 1/4 cup fat. Add enough broth to the cooking liquid to measure 2 cups., In a large saucepan, mix flour and reserved fat until smooth; gradually whisk in broth mixture. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add half of the reserved vegetables. Puree gravy using an immersion blender; or cool gravy slightly and puree in a blender. Stir in sage, pepper and remaining vegetables; heat through. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 215mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 64g protein.
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Joseph Tana
tana_joseph22@yahoo.comThis recipe is a winner! The turkey was perfectly roasted, and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Sameer Ziberi
sameer_ziberi@gmail.comI've tried many roasted turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Thanksgiving meal
Amy Taylor
t.amy20@yahoo.comThis recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. The turkey came out perfectly cooked, and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Tinashe Mushayavudzi
tm36@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The roasted sage and vegetable gravy made the turkey so flavorful and moist. I couldn't get enough of it!
Richybee Eneojo
eneojo_richybee@hotmail.comThis recipe is a game-changer! I've been roasting turkeys for years, but this recipe is by far the best. The turkey is so juicy and tender, and the gravy is out of this world. I will never make turkey any other way again.
Mgr Amrit
amrit.m83@aol.comI love this recipe! The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is so rich and creamy. I always get compliments on this dish when I make it for Thanksgiving.
Kaitlyn Spicer
k_s45@gmail.comThis recipe is a must-try for any Thanksgiving dinner. The turkey is perfectly roasted, and the gravy is divine. I highly recommend this recipe.
Legend Boy
boy.l@yahoo.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best roasted turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Saju Sarder
sardersaju18@hotmail.comI made this recipe for my family's Thanksgiving dinner, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the turkey and the gravy. I will definitely be making this recipe again next year.
Khadija mu'azu
m21@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so juicy and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Thui mong GAMER
gt@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Thanksgiving meal.
Israfil Hossain
i.h@yahoo.comThis was my first time roasting a turkey, and I was so nervous. But this recipe made it so easy. The turkey came out perfectly cooked, and the gravy was amazing. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Gregory Isaaks
g-isaaks22@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The roasted sage and vegetable gravy made the turkey so moist and flavorful. I couldn't get enough of it!
HB Santo HB Santo
h84@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out perfectly. The sage gave the turkey a wonderful flavor, and the gravy was divine. My family raved about it.
B.C Short tech
b.t@hotmail.co.ukThis roasted sage turkey with vegetable gravy was absolutely delicious! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.