WHOLE ROASTED TURKEY WITH CITRUS ROSEMARY SALT

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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h40m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1/2 cup coarse salt
2 (8 to 10-pound) whole turkeys
2 small whole onions, peeled
2 carrots, cut in half
2 celery stalks, cut in half
1 quart chicken stock or broth
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
8 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 lemons, halved
4 large carrots, halved lengthwise
8 celery stalks
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the Citrus Rosemary Salt: In food processor, process all the ingredients. Pulse until well blended. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • For the Roasted Turkeys: Remove necks and giblets and put into a large saucepan. Add 2 onions, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks and chicken stock. Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat and let simmer until reduced to about 2 cups. Strain and reserve; this is the turkey stock that you will use for the gravy.
  • Wash the turkeys, inside and out, and dry well. Coat each turkey, inside and out, with 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Season each turkey on the outside with a tablespoon or two of the Citrus Rosemary Salt, pressing it in to adhere. Place 4 rosemary sprigs and 2 lemon halves inside the cavity of each turkey.
  • Arrange 4 of the halved carrots and 4 celery stalks on each of 2 half-sheet pans (use baking sheets with a lip). Position each turkey on top of the carrots and celery so that the turkey does not rest directly on the bottom of the pan. Drizzle turkeys with remaining olive oil.
  • Roast until an instant-read thermometer (inserted deep into the thigh but away from the bone) reads 165 degrees F and juices in the thigh run clear when pierced with a fork, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours; begin checking at 2 hours. Remove from the pans and let rest for 15 minutes before carving. Reserve pan juices for gravy.
  • While turkeys are resting, make the gravy. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour. Whisk over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until a smooth, blond-colored mixture is formed. Add the reserved turkey stock and pan juices and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and let simmer until thickened and ready to serve. Season, to taste.
  • Carve turkey and serve with gravy.

Favour thomas
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Abdur Rahmaan Desai
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I can't wait to make this recipe again.


Miguel Diaz
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This was the best turkey I've ever had.


Xadean Blackburn
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves turkey.


Ndumiso
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests.


Ken Pena
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to cook a turkey for a special occasion.


Madam Boss
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This turkey was so moist and tender. It was cooked to perfection.


Todd Mason
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The citrus and rosemary salt is a great way to add flavor to the turkey without overpowering it.


Wasay Chawla
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Chintu Sahotra
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I've tried other roasted turkey recipes before, but this one is by far the best.


Hussain Askani
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This turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone loved it.


Earthly RANDOMs
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook a turkey.


Mosharrof Mosharrof
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The citrus and rosemary salt really made this turkey special. It was so flavorful and juicy.


Munkhbayasgalan Munkhnaran
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This was my first time roasting a turkey and it was so easy! The instructions were clear and easy to follow.


MR Yusuf
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great dish for special occasions.


Rashid jan
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Wow! This turkey was moist and flavorful. My family loved it!


Saadaamsaalaxsiidow Nuurdhure
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This roasted turkey recipe is the best! The citrus and rosemary give it such a wonderful flavor.