When I eat roast turkey, I want a basic recipe, no special herbs or brines. Slow roasted straight up, browned to perfection. Just the way Grandma used to do it when I was a little girl. I begin the stuffing preparation the night before. Don't let the long instructions scare you off, I explained each step for beginner cooks.
Provided by Chef Dee
Categories Whole Turkey
Time 4h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Tear the bread into pieces, and place back into the bags overnight.
- Dice the onion, and leave covered on the counter.
- The next day, saute the diced onion in margarine, stir in sage and chicken broth.
- Place the bread pieces in a large mixing bowl, pour most of the onion mixture onto the bread and stir.
- The stuffing has enough moisture when you can squeeze a handful, and when opening your hand, the stuffing stays in a loose ball. If it falls apart, add a little more onion mixture.
- If it is soggy and squeezes together tightly, add a little more bread pieces.
- If the bird has skin which is binding it's legs together, cut this.
- Rinse the bird, remove and discard heart, neck etc. and pat the insides to remove some of the moisture.
- Push the stuffing into the carcass,until you cant' get anymore in, overstuffing the bird as seen in the picture. The tighter you push it in, the moister the stuffing will be.
- Stuff the neck cavity.
- If you have leftover stuffing, that is a good thing. Place it in a sprayed crock pot and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
- Wrap the legs and wings with foil, they will cook quickly.
- Put a piece of loose foil over the entire bird.
- Roast at 325°F for about 3 hours.
- Remove all of the foil, setting it aside and roast for another hour.
- If the turkey does not have a pop up timer, use a meat thermometer.
- When done, set the turkey out on the counter and cover loosely with the foil, let it stand 20 minutes for a moist bird.
- Remove the stuffing from the bird and mix it in with the crock pot stuffing.
- Carve the turkey and serve on a platter.
- Enjoy this time honored tradition with your loved ones.
- You may use more or less sage, according to your tastes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 829.6, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 225.8, Sodium 935.9, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4, Protein 74.8
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Esihle Nyamani
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.
Momin Chandio
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up making a few mistakes and the turkey turned out dry. I would recommend this recipe to experienced cooks only.
Ab mutalib Solangi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. The turkey is always juicy and tender, and the stuffing is flavorful and moist. I highly recommend this recipe.
MOHIBUL CHOWDHURY
[email protected]The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. This recipe was a hit with my family and I will definitely be making it again.
Stephen Jenkins
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfect. I would definitely make it again.
Tierra Rodgers
[email protected]The turkey was a little dry, but the stuffing was delicious. Overall, it was a good recipe.
Shakir Awan
[email protected]The turkey was delicious and the stuffing was perfect. This recipe was easy to follow and I would definitely make it again.
INNOCENT SUNDAY
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the turkey turned out great. The stuffing was a little dry for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
Mekseb Habtom
[email protected]I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
damian paco Santiago
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Lunghisa Mahlehlo
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my turkey turned out dry and the stuffing was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
Gray_The _BUNNY
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point for a traditional roast stuffed turkey. I made a few changes to the recipe, such as using a different type of stuffing and roasting the turkey at a lower temperature for a longer period of time. The turkey turned
Julianna Carl
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Trinity Gilbert
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great. The stuffing was a little dry for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
Kiki Boi
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of stuffing, but I'm so glad I did. The stuffing was amazing and the turkey was cooked perfectly. This is definitely my new go-to recipe for Thanksgiving.
AbuMohammed Nurudeen
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.
Nnabuife Chisom
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Shady Girl
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out amazing! The skin was crispy and the meat was moist and juicy. The stuffing was also delicious and added a nice flavor to the turkey.
Yolisa Owam
[email protected]This was the most succulent and flavorful turkey I've ever had. The stuffing was perfectly seasoned and the turkey was cooked to perfection. My family raved about it and I will definitely be making it again next year.