TURKEY FOR TWO WITH PAN-SAUCE GRAVY
This easy Thanksgiving breast is just the right amount to serve two with leftovers, or four for dinner. While the turkey roasts, its juices mingle in the pan with aromatics and just enough cornstarch to add body, creating an expertly seasoned gravy that's ready at the end of the cooking time.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories turkey Thanksgiving White Wine Thyme Rosemary Sage Garlic Butter Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 2-4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Season turkey with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour, which will help the turkey cook more quickly and evenly.
- Heat oil in a 10" ovenproof skillet over high until just barely smoking. Sear turkey skin side down until deeply golden brown, about 5 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add wine to skillet, scraping up browned bits with a spatula, and cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add thyme, rosemary, sage, garlic, cornstarch, and 2/3 cup water, and whisk to combine.
- Place breast skin side up in liquid in skillet and transfer skillet to oven. Roast, checking every 20 minutes or so and adding 1/4 cup more water if liquid under turkey is evaporating lower than 1" in pan, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breast without touching bone registers 150°F, about 50 minutes (temperature will continue to rise as turkey rests).
- Transfer turkey to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, remove herb sprigs from skillet and discard. Whisk liquid remaining in skillet until garlic mostly dissolves, adding a splash of water and heating over high if needed to loosen (gravy should be thick but easily pourable). Whisk butter into gravy until melted. Strain gravy through a fine-mesh sieve into a small pitcher or bowl.
- Serve turkey with gravy alongside.
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Md Selimraja
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves turkey. The turkey is cooked to perfection, and the gravy is to die for.
Avelon Hale
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tonoy Sarkar
[email protected]This recipe was a lifesaver! I had a last-minute dinner party to attend, and I didn't have time to cook anything elaborate. This recipe was quick and easy to follow, and the turkey turned out great.
Masego Dibeela
[email protected]The turkey was a little dry, but the gravy was amazing. I'll definitely be making this recipe again, but I'll cook the turkey for a shorter amount of time.
Binay Chaudhary
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a small gathering. The turkey was perfectly sized for two people, and the pan sauce gravy was the perfect accompaniment. We enjoyed this meal very much.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The turkey is always moist and juicy, and the gravy is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Larissa Mancias
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The turkey turned out perfectly, and the gravy was delicious.
Kazi Maliha
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the pan sauce gravy was divine. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal. I'll definitely be making this again.