THE PERFECT ROAST TURKEY

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We make two turkeys at Thanksgiving every year -- one smoked and one done this way. It makes the best gravy I have ever had! I never stuff my turkey so I can't vouch for how the stuffing tastes after roasting this way. It's a keeper at our house!! Cooking time depends on teh size of your turkey. Remember to thoroughly cook poultry -- use a meat thermometer!

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 5h30m

Yield 10-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10 lb) turkey, thawed safely, if frozen
2 onions, quartered
4 shallots, quartered
1 head garlic, peeled
1 bunch thyme
1 bunch sage
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons melted butter (no substitutions)
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare desired stuffing.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Remove neck and giblets from turkey.
  • Rinse and drain; pat dry with paper towels.
  • Loosely fill cavity with stuffing.
  • Fold neck skin over back of turkey and fasten with toothpicks.
  • Arrange veggies and herbs on bottom of a shallow roasting pan.
  • Pour wine over.
  • Place turkey, breast side up, on top of veggies.
  • Brush skin with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cover stuffing in cavity with foil.
  • When skin is golden brown (2 to 2 1/2 hours), shield breast loosely with foil to prevent overbrowning.
  • Follow turkey package directions for cooking times.
  • Start testing for doneness half an hour before end time with meat thermometer~ should reach 180 degrees.
  • Transfer turkey to a serving platter.
  • Cover loosely, let stand 20 minutes, then carve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790.5, Fat 38.8, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 314.8, Sodium 751.4, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 93.5

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