This is how my Mom used to roast her turkey and make her gravy. I remember her getting up when it was still dark to start the bird and very soon the delicious smell filled the house. These days I brine my turkey first, but still use this method for roasting it and the smell brings back such great memories of my Mom that it is an honor to be able to make this every year.
Provided by Sooz Cooks
Categories Poultry
Time 5h15m
Yield 1 Turkey
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degree F (175 degrees C) with the rack in the lowest position. (if you have not brined your turkey you will need to remove the turkey neck and giblets, rinse the turkey, and pat dry with paper towels).
- Place the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a large roasting pan. Stuff the cavity loosely, allowing about 1/2 to 3/4 cup stuffing per pound of turkey.
- Combine butter, salt and pepper and rub mixture over the top of the turkey, lifting the skin on the breast slightly to push some of the butter under the skin.
- Place the pan in the oven and pour 3 cups of the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.
- Cover loosely with a foil tent.
- Baste the turkey about every 30 minutes. After about 2-1/2 - 3 hours of roasting (2-1/2 hours for smaller birds, 3 hours for larger ones), remove the foil tent to brown the skin. Once the foil tent is removed, do not baste to allow the skin to become crispy and evenly brown. If the drippings evaporate at any time, add more chicken broth to the bottom of the pan, about 1 to 2 cups at a time.
- Roast until the thermometer inserted in the meaty part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), A 10 - 18 lb turkey will take between 4 - 5 hours to get to temperature, a little less if you have brined your turkey.
- Transfer the turkey to a large serving platter, and let it stand for at least 15 to 20 minutes before carving.
- Make gravy while turkey stands: Strain juices from the bottom of the roasting pan through a fine strainer.
- Melt butter in a heavy pot and stir in flour.
- Add stock mixture in a stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, then bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Simmer 5 minutes. Season gravy with salt and additional pepper to taste.
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Scott Tompkins
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is rich and delicious.
Adham Elfeky
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for roasted turkey. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Keith Kennedy
[email protected]The turkey was a bit overcooked, but the gravy was delicious. I would recommend cooking the turkey for a shorter amount of time next time.
Isaiah goins
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday dinner.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my turkey came out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Avni Dulani
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy and flavorful. The gravy was also delicious.
Nicholas Woodard
[email protected]Not bad, but not great. The turkey was a bit dry and the gravy was a bit too salty. I would try a different recipe next time.
Haroon Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Demetria Allen
[email protected]The turkey was a bit bland, but the gravy was delicious. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to the turkey before roasting it.
Khan Akram
[email protected]This is the best roasted turkey recipe I've ever tried! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the gravy was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for next year's Thanksgiving dinner.
Agha Mohsin
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. The turkey was moist and the gravy was tasty. However, I would recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure that the turkey is cooked to the proper temperature.
Pradip kumar Sah
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The turkey was overcooked and the gravy was lumpy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
lehesta bani
[email protected]The turkey was a bit dry, but the gravy saved the day. It was so flavorful that it made up for the dryness of the turkey.
Anyebe Peter
[email protected]I've tried many roasted turkey recipes, but this one is my favorite. The step-by-step instructions made it easy to follow, and the end result was a perfect turkey.
Atif Khan
[email protected]This roasted turkey recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and delicious.