Monday, November 18, 2024

Citrus & Herb Turkey

Naturally Gluten-Free Meals
Citrus and Herb Turkey

INGREDIENTS

1 Whole Turkey, rinsed, empty, and patted dry
2 Tbls Coarse Salt
1 Tsp Black Pepper
1 Orange, sliced
1 Lemon, sliced
1 Lime, sliced
1 Yellow Onion, sliced
1 Head Garlic, separated, peeled and smashed
6 Sprigs Thyme
2 Sprigs Sage
1 Tbl Olive Oil
2 Cups Chicken Broth or Stock

1 Cup Chicken Broth or Stock
½ Cup White Wine
2 Tbls Cornstarch

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 450F
Place rack in lower position
1 Large Roasting Pan with Lid

In a large bowl add half of the salt and pepper, all of the citrus slices, garlic cloves and herbs and mix well together. Use this mixture to stuff into the cavity, tuck the wings under the bird, tie legs with twine and transfer turkey to a rack set inside a roasting pan. Rub the skin with olive oil and season with remaining salt and pepper.

Pour 2 cups of the broth into the roasting pan and transfer to the preheated oven and immediately turn the temperature down to 350F. Set the timer for 13 minutes of cooking time for each pound of turkey. After first hour of roasting, baste turkey every 30 minutes with the juices from the pan, and cover the pan or tent with foil if skin becomes deep golden brown before turkey is cooked.

The internal temperature should reach 180°F. To check for doneness without a thermometer, pierce the thigh and pay attention to the juices; if the juices run clear, it's cooked, and if the juices are reddish pink, it needs more time. Remove turkey from oven and transfer to a carving board. Let stand at least 15 minutes.

For the Gravy
Pour the pan drippings through a fine strainer and into a pot and add the remaining cup of chicken broth. Set the heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle boil. In a small bowl make slurry with the wine and cornstarch, using a fork to break up any lumps, and slowly pour the slurry into the broth while whisking gently. Turn the heat down to medium and continue whisking constantly, until gravy thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.

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