TURKEY ROASTED AND CHAMPAGNE-BASTED TURKEY

Turkey Roasted and Champagne-Basted Turkey image

When Turkey day comes will you be ready.I made the turkey using this recipe and the champagne adds a wonderful taste as long as you baste along the way.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories Poultry

Time 3h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon celery salt
12 -15 lbs turkey, ready to cook
4 tablespoons butter
2 onions, peeled, sliced, and coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1 cup consomme
1 pint champagne (korbel or brut)
1 pint flour

Steps:

Start oven at hot (425 degrees F.).
Mix salt, pepper, and celery salt. Rub into turkey thoroughly, inside and out. Place Turkey in roasting pan. Rub 3 tablespoons Butter over breast and down sides. Roast 30 minutes.
Combine onions, thyme, marjoram, parsley, and consommé. Pour over turkey. Reduce heat to moderate (325° F.) and continue roasting another hour. Pour champagne over turkey. Roast an hour and then place breast side down. Baste frequently and continue roasting an additional 1½ hours or until turkey is done: 190-195 degrees Internal Temperature - Use a thermometer. Remove turkey to warmed platter.
Cover with foil. Let stand in warm place.
Strain pan gravy into a saucepan. Melt remaining 1-tablespoon butter in a cup. Stir in flour smoothly. Cook in microwave for 1 minute. Add cooked flour mixture to strained pan gravy gradually. Stir and let simmer 5 minutes.
Serve in warmed gravy boat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1054.8, Fat 48.6, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 382.7, Sodium 1258.1, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 114.8