Turkey with Gravy
10 - 12 servings Turkey with gravy is a great holiday meal, which always helps to create the right atmosphere. My recipe will be easy to prepare, is full of flavor, and is never dry! The secret is using a meat injector in combination with our marinade. You have a choice to use the... Read more ... whole bird, which is on average 65% white meat and 35% dark meat, or just use a turkey breast! Bake in the oven or make it even more special: Prepare on your rotisserie! Read less x saved Tom the Chef Founder December 14, 2023 3 h.6 h.1/5 3 h. 6 h. 1/5 Directions: 1. Marinade: 1.1. Place into a kitchen processor: Juice from 2 large lemons 1 ½ cups of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 sticks of butter ½ of onion – roughly chopped ¼ cup of fresh sage – roughly chopped ¼ cup of fresh basil – roughly chopped ¼ cup of fresh chive – roughly chopped ¼ cup of fresh rosemary – roughly chopped 6 cloves of garlic – whole 2 TBSP of salt 1 TSP of ground pepper And process on high speed until smooth – no pieces (about 2 – 3 minutes). 1.2. Then pour the contents into a medium bowl (suitable for microwave) and microwave for 1 – 2 minutes until slightly warm. 1.3. Then briefly stir with a whisk to make sure it is nicely combined. 2. Inject meat: 2.1. Make sure that the bird is properly rinsed under cold water. 2.2. Place the whole bird into a large mixing bowl. 2.3. Collect part of the marinade with the meat injector and inject into the turkey — inject right in front of the bone (or ⅓ deep if you are preparing boneless meat). Repeat injecting evenly into different places on the meat until you run out of marinade. Then, do the same thing with about ½ of the marinade, which was released during injecting. 2.4. Turn the bird in the marinade released during injecting. 2.5. Generously salt and pepper the bird on the breast side and the two other sides. 2.6. Cover the meat with plastic wrap and let the meat rest (marinating) overnight in the refrigerator (or at least 3 hours). 2.7. If you put stuffing in the bird, do so right before roasting/rotisserie. 3. Roast in the oven or prepare on a rotisserie: A. Roast in the oven: 1. Set oven to 350°F to preheat. 2. Place the turkey on a large baking pan and pour the marinade over. 3. Place 1 stick of butter on the top of the bird. 4. Roast in a preheated oven until fully cooked. The total roasting time will depend on the exact size of the bird (approximately 2 ½ + hours for the whole bird or 1+ hours for a turkey breast). * 5. Pour the juices from roasting over the turkey a few times during baking. B. Prepare on a rotisserie: 1. See section “Rotisserie”. 2. Let the meat rest on a cutting board for about 2 minutes, then cut into slices and pieces. 4. Optionally, prepare gravy: 4.1. Place a medium sauce pan on medium-high heat and add: Up to 1 cup of juices from baking (only from roasting) 2 cups of chicken broth Some skin and bones, wingtips, and optionally, other parts of the roasted meat Let cook together with occasional stirring until the flavors blend together (about 10 minutes). 4.2. Remove meat and bones and add: 1 TBSP of flour Whisk (while cooking) until it’s fully incorporated. 4.3. Then cook with occasional whisking until the desired thickness is reached. 5. Serve with stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, or your favorite side. * Check with a food thermometer to make sure that you have reached the minimum recommended safe serving temperature for poultry of 165°F. Kitchen Guide Poultry The USDA minimum safe internal temperature is 165°F. The popular serving temperature is the same as the minimum serving temperature. About the Author: Tom the ChefFounder # 1 120 Followers Published Recipes: 268Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Iowa, USAMember since: 2023-02-02 Published Recipes: 268 Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Iowa, USA Member since: 2023-02-02 Disclaimer All content and information (including recipes, articles, and other materials) on CookingHub.com are the opinions of the authors and are not intended to provide dietary, medical, legal, or political advice. Consult with a professional before deciding to follow these opinions. 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