Best 12 Barded Turkey With Corn Bread Stuffing Recipes

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Thanksgiving is incomplete without a tempting turkey on the table. This year, impress your family and friends with a juicy and flavorful barded turkey stuffed with aromatic cornbread stuffing. Our recipe provides step-by-step instructions for preparing a perfectly cooked turkey, ensuring a crispy skin and tender meat. The cornbread stuffing is a delightful blend of cornbread, vegetables, herbs, and spices, offering a savory and moist filling. Additionally, we've included a recipe for a rich and flavorful gravy, made from the turkey drippings, to complement the main course. Get ready to create a mouthwatering centerpiece for your Thanksgiving feast that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD DRESSING



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Nothing gets family hanging around the kitchen like the aroma of a turkey stuffed with savory dressing roasting in the oven. Drizzled with hot gravy, it tastes even better than it smells!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup butter
6 cups cubed day-old cornbread
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried sage
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 cup chicken broth
1 turkey (10 to 12 pounds)
Melted butter

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Place in a large bowl with cornbread, crumbs, sage and poultry seasoning. Combine egg substitute and broth; add to cornbread mixture, stirring gently to mix., Just before baking, stuff the body cavity and inside the neck with dressing. Skewer or fasten openings. Tie the drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with melted butter. Bake at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the stuffing. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent of aluminum foil. When turkey is done, allow to stand for 20 minutes. Remove all dressing to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 202mg cholesterol, Sodium 845mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 72g protein.

ROAST TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Reserve the turkey's giblets and neck, if desired, for making Turkey Stock.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 4 tablespoons, softened
2 cups dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 fresh whole turkey (about 26 pounds), rinsed and patted dry, giblets and neck removed
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Cornbread Stuffing
Fresh sage or other herbs, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with only one rack in the lowest position. Stir together melted butter and wine in a bowl. Fold a very large piece of cheesecloth into quarters so that it is large enough to cover breast and halfway down sides of turkey. Immerse cloth in butter mixture.
  • Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. Fold wing tips under. Season inside turkey with salt and pepper. Loosely fill body and neck cavities with stuffing. Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Fold neck flap under; secure with toothpicks. Rub turkey all over with the 4 tablespoons softened butter; season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove cheesecloth from butter mixture, squeezing gently into bowl; reserve butter mixture for brushing. Lay cheesecloth over turkey. Place turkey, legs first, into oven. Roast 30 minutes. Brush cheesecloth and exposed turkey with butter mixture. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees. Roast, brushing with butter mixture every 30 minutes and rotating once, 2 1/2 hours; tent with foil if browning too quickly. Pour 1/2 cup water into pan if juices are very dark brown.
  • Discard cheesecloth; rotate pan. Baste turkey with pan juices. Roast, rotating pan halfway through, until skin is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh (and the stuffing) registers 165 degrees, 1 1/2 to 2 hours more, basting turkey every 30 minutes. Transfer to a platter. Let turkey stand at room temperature 30 minutes, tented with foil, before carving. Garnish with herbs if desired.

TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING AND GRAVY



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12-pound) turkey, thawed
1 box cornbread mix, prepared according to package directions
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1 can chicken with rice soup
1 stick softened butter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the turkey in clean water and pat dry with paper towels. Remove the gizzards and neck.
  • Place gizzards and neck into a pan of water and bring to a simmer to create broth for gravy. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, strain, and reserve.
  • Meanwhile, make cornbread from mix, according to package directions. Crumble cornbread into small pieces and lay onto a cookie sheet to air dry.
  • In a bowl, combine celery and green onions with air-dried cornbread. Add poultry seasoning and soup, but no water. Mix together thoroughly and place inside turkey cavities.
  • Generously cover bird completely with softened butter, tent with aluminum foil and bake according to package instructions for bird's weight. One hour before bird is finished cooking, remove foil and baste. This will allow skin to become crispy and brown without burning.
  • The turkey is done when the internal temperature registers 170 degrees F deep in the thigh, and juices run clear when flesh is pierced. The temperature of the stuffing should be 160 degrees F in the center.
  • Remove bird from oven, place on serving platter, and tent with foil. Let turkey rest for about 15 minutes so the temperature of the stuffing will reach 165 in the center and the temperature in the thigh will rise to 180 degrees F.
  • Start gravy. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil, add the flour and brown deeply, stirring constantly over medium-low heat. Add turkey drippings and whisk until thickened. Add gizzard broth and simmer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Remove stuffing from bird and place in serving bowl. Carve turkey and plate with stuffing and gravy.

ROASTED TURKEY BREAST WITH CORN BREAD-SAGE STUFFING AND BRANDY GRAVY



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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     turkey     Roast     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Cornmeal     Brandy     Sage

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

For stuffing:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
1/2 cup chicken stock
4 cups stale corn bread, crumbled into large pieces
2 large eggs, beaten
For turkey:
One 3 1/2- to 4-pound bone-in turkey breast, halved at the breast bone (see Tips, below)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
For gravy:
One 1 1/2-ounce container veal or chicken demi-glace
1 tablespoon brandy
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Make stuffing:
  • Preheat oven to 425°F and grease 9-by 13-inch roasting pan.
  • In large skillet over moderately high heat, melt butter. Add onion, celery, garlic, nutmeg, pepper, and bay leaf, and sauté until vegetables soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in sage and cook 30 seconds more. Stir in stock and simmer, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  • Put corn bread in large bowl and pour vegetables over. Toss to mix well. Add eggs and stir to combine.
  • Make turkey:
  • Rinse breast halves and pat dry. Season generously with kosher or coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper, and rub all over with olive oil.
  • Mound stuffing in center of roasting pan and arrange turkey on top, making sure breast halves aren't touching. Roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of turkey (do not touch bone) registers 170°F and juices run clear when pierced with fork, 45 to 55 minutes.
  • Make gravy while turkey is roasting:
  • In small saucepan over moderately high heat, combine demi-glace, 1/2 cup water, and brandy. Bring to boil, stirring until smooth. Stir in butter, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered, stirring often, until gravy thickens, about 1 minute. Stir in cream and season with freshly ground pepper. Serve hot, over turkey and stuffing.

TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Absolutely delicious. The fresh corn bread adds so much flavor! Use bacon or ground pork. You can add whatever you like, but this is the way i always make mine. I often add or change things. Enjoy.

Provided by ltjohnson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Whole Turkey Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

¾ cup cornmeal
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup whole wheat flour
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ pound bacon, or more to taste
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 celery stalk, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 teaspoons poultry seasoning
4 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (1 pound) loaf rye bread, cubed
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a pie pan.
  • In a bowl, mix cornmeal and water and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk the egg and vegetable oil into the wet cornmeal; stir the wet ingredients into the flour mixture until just combined and pour into the prepared pie pan.
  • Bake the cornbread in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a knife inserted into the center of the cornbread comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  • Reduce oven heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes per side; drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the bacon when cool. Stir the onion, garlic, celery, red bell pepper, poultry seasoning, sage, and oregano into the bacon drippings left in the skillet; cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove cooled cornbread from the pie pan and cut into small cubes; place into a large bowl and mix in the rye bread cubes. Stir the bacon and cooked vegetables into the stuffing until well combined; drizzle the chicken broth into the dressing, stirring to evenly moisten the bread cubes.
  • Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Place turkey into a large roasting pan with a lid. Fill the body and neck cavities loosely with stuffing, folding the neck skin over the stuffing and securing in place with toothpicks. Place any leftover stuffing onto a large square of aluminum foil and fold and seal the edges to enclose the stuffing. Refrigerate stuffing packet until about 45 minutes before serving time.
  • Place the turkey in the oven, and roast until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Remove lid after about 2 1/2 hours to brown skin. Baste occasionally with pan drippings. About 45 minutes before serving, bake the extra stuffing if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1323.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 466.3 mg, Fat 60.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 158.7 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 808.7 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

TURKEY TENDERLOINS WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING



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This is a very nice dinner option. I love the look of this and serve this to dinner guests all the time. Its always very well received.

Provided by mommyoffour

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 1/2 cups cornbread stuffing mix
3/4 cup vegetable broth
2 (1 lb) fresh turkey tenderloins
1/4 teaspoon hickory smoke salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning

Steps:

  • Heat grill.
  • Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
  • Remove all but 1 T. bacon drippings from skillet; reserve drippings for brushing on tenderloins.
  • To bacon drippings and bacon in skillet, add onion and celery; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add stuffing mix and broth; mix well.
  • Cover and remove from heat.
  • To butterfly turkey tenderloin, starting at long side, cut tenderloin in half horizontally, cutting almost but NOT completely through.
  • Open tenderloin and flatten slightly.
  • Repeat with remaining tenderloin.
  • Spoon stuffing onto cut side of 1 tenderloin.
  • Place second tenderloin, cut side down, over stuffing.
  • Secure with toothpicks.
  • Brush outer surface with reserved bacon drippings.
  • Sprinkle with hickory smoke salt, pepper and poultry seasoning.
  • When ready to grill place stuffed tenderloin on grill for indirect cooking.
  • Cook 30 to 40 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center registers 185°F, turning twice and brushing with bacon drippings.
  • Remove toothpicks.
  • To serve, cut into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 104.4, Sodium 304.8, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 39.5

SOUTHWESTERN CORN BREAD STUFFING



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Categories     Herb     Pepper     Side     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Corn     Fall     Winter     Jalapeño     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Buttermilk Corn Bread
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers
4 large poblano chilies, stemmed, seeded, chopped
3 large jalapeño chilies, stemmed, seeded, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh sage or 4 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 cups crushed corn chips (such as Fritos)
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
3 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 1/4 cups (about) canned cream-style corn

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Cut corn bread into 4 equal pieces. Crumble 3 pieces onto large baking sheet (reserve remaining piece for another use). Bake until slightly dry, about 20 minutes. Transfer to very large bowl.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell peppers, all chilies, sage and oregano and sauté until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to bowl with corn bread. Mix in cilantro, corn chips and corn kernels. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Mix eggs into stuffing.
  • To bake stuffing in the turkey:
  • Fill main turkey cavity with stuffing. Mix enough cream-style corn into remaining stuffing to moisten (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup cream-style corn, depending on amount of remaining stuffing). Spoon remaining stuffing into buttered baking dish. Cover with buttered foil. Bake stuffing in dish alongside turkey until heated through, about 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until top begins to brown, about 15 minutes.
  • To bake all stuffing in pan:
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Mix in 1 1/4 cups cream-style corn into stuffing. Transfer to prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil and bake until heated through, about 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until beginning to brown, about 20 minutes.

TURKEY WITH SAUSAGE-CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Complement your bird with this savory stuffing from June Kathrein of Delta, Colorado. "I've made this recipe for many potlucks and church suppers, and everyone raves about it...even those who usually don't like stuffing," says June.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h45m

Yield 12 servings (16 cups stuffing).

Number Of Ingredients 21

2-1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
6 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
6 tablespoons canola oil
STUFFING:
1 pound bulk sage pork sausage
1 bunch celery, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 to 3 tablespoons rubbed sage
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
Additional butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Combine the eggs, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , In a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same pan, saute the celery, onions, mushrooms and red pepper in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, seasonings and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Cut cornbread into 1/2-in. cubes; fold into sausage mixture. , Just before baking, loosely stuff the turkey. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking., Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together with kitchen string. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with melted butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-3/4 to 4-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the stuffing, basting occasionally with pan drippings (cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly). , Bake additional stuffing, covered, for 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cover turkey with foil and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving.

Nutrition Facts :

ROAST TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING



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Make and share this Roast Turkey With Cornbread Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Breads

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup butter
6 cups cubed day old cornbread
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon sage
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup chicken broth
1 turkey (10-12 pounds)
melted butter

Steps:

  • In skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender.
  • Place in a lg bowl with corn bread, fresh bread crumbs, sage and poultry seasoning.
  • Mix eggs and chicken broth; add to dry mixture, stir gently to mix.
  • Stuff the cavity and neck of turkey.
  • Fasten openings.
  • Tie legs together.
  • Place on rack in roasting pan.
  • Brush with melted butter.
  • Bake at 325* for 4 hours (cover with a foil tent), or until turkey tests done.
  • Let stand for 20 minutes before cutting.

CORNBREAD AND SAUSAGE STUFFING



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This is a simple make ahead recipe and it freezes well. Use for stuffing turkey, chicken, pork loin chops or bake in a casserole dish. Read through the recipe before beginning, you'll see how simple it is! Chicken or vegetable broth can be used in this recipe.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time P1DT1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) package corn bread mix
1 pound sausage, cooked and drained
1 tablespoon butter
¾ cup chopped onion
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons ground sage
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup vegetable broth

Steps:

  • One to two days ahead, make one pan of cornbread according to the box instructions. Let this sit out overnight and get a firm (almost hard) crust.
  • Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble, drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, cook onion and celery in butter until soft. Remove from heat, allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine crumbled cornbread, sausage, onions and celery. Add sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • In 1/4 cup increments, add chicken or vegetable broth to stuffing mixture. Toss gently until evenly moist. Loosely stuff in fowl or casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until heated to 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 14.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 467.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

ROAST TURKEY WITH CORN BREAD STUFFING AND GIBLET GRAVY



Roast Turkey with Corn Bread Stuffing and Giblet Gravy image

Categories     Herb     turkey     Roast     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Brine     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 32

Turkey:
4 quarts water
1 cup coarse salt
1 18-pound turkey; neck and giblets reserved for Giblet Broth
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
Corn Bread Stuffing
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
6 tablespoons all purpose flour
Chopped turkey neck meat and giblets reserved from Giblet Broth
3 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
3 tablespoons brandy
Giblet Broth:
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
Neck and giblets reserved from 18-pound turkey (discard liver, if desired)
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
1cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
5 cups water
1 cup dry white wine
2 3-inch pieces leek (white and pale green parts only)
8 parsley sprigs
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
2 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Steps:

  • For turkey:
  • Combine 4 quarts water and 1 cup coarse salt in very large bowl. Let stand until salt dissolves, whisking occasionally, about 10 minutes. Place turkey in salted water, turning to coat. Let turkey stand at room temperature 2 hours, turning occasionally. Rinse turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Place turkey on rack set in large roasting pan. Tuck wings under turkey body.
  • Position oven rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 325°F. Whisk butter, orange juice, lemon juice, thyme, orange peel, lemon peel, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in medium bowl until well blended. Rub 1/4 cup thyme butter inside turkey. Spoon stuffing loosely into main cavity and neck cavity. Generously rub remaining thyme butter over turkey. Tie legs together loosely to hold shape of turkey.
  • Roast turkey until golden, basting occasionally with pan drippings, about 2 hours. Cover entire turkey loosely with heavy-duty foil and roast until meat thermometer inserted into innermost part of thigh registers 180°F or until juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced with skewer, basting occasionally with pan juices, about 11/2 hours longer. Transfer turkey to platter. Tent turkey with foil and let stand while preparing gravy.
  • For gravy:
  • Strain pan juices from roasting pan into large glass measuring cup. Spoon fat off top of pan juices. Pour juices and Giblet Broth into heavy medium saucepan. Boil broth mixture until reduced to 3 cups, about 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook until golden brown, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Whisk in reduced broth mixture. Simmer until gravy thickens, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add reserved chopped neck meat and giblets, eggs and brandy; simmer 5 minutes longer. Transfer to bowl. Serve gravy with turkey.
  • For Giblet Broth:
  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add neck and giblets; sauté until brown, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer neck and giblets to plate. Add carrots, onion and celery to pot. Sauté until vegetables brown, about 10 minutes. Add water, wine, neck and giblets to vegetables; bring to boil.
  • Add all remaining ingredients to pot. Reduce heat to medium-low; partially cover and simmer until giblets are very tender, about 11/2 hours. Using slotted spoon, transfer neck and giblets to plate. Cool. Carefully remove all meat from turkey neck. Chop neck meat and giblets; reserve for gravy. Strain broth into bowl, pressing on solids. (Broth and giblets can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill.) Makes about 3 1/2 cups.

CORN BREAD STUFFING



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Bacon     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Buttermilk Corn Bread
8 bacon slices
5 tablespoons butter
3 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped shallots
4 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted, coarsely chopped
2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3 large eggs, beaten to blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Cut corn bread into 3/4-inch cubes. Place corn bread cubes on baking sheet and toast until dry but not hard, about 15 minutes. Cool. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Butter 8x8x2-inch baking dish. Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Using tongs, transfer bacon to paper towels; reserve 1/4 cup bacon drippings in skillet. Cool bacon and crumble.
  • Add butter to bacon drippings in skillet and melt over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery and shallots; sauté just until pale golden brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in sage and thyme. Add to corn bread cubes in bowl. Mix in pecans and crumbled bacon. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Stir 1 1/2 cups chicken broth into stuffing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs. Reserve 9 cups stuffing for turkey. Moisten remaining stuffing with remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth. Transfer to prepared dish. Bake stuffing in covered dish alongside turkey for 1 hour. Uncover stuffing and bake until top begins to crisp, about 5 minutes longer.

Tips:

  • Thaw the turkey properly: Allow the turkey to thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours per 4-5 pounds of weight. This ensures even thawing and prevents bacterial growth.
  • Generously season the turkey: Rub the turkey inside and out with a mixture of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. This enhances the flavor and keeps the meat moist.
  • Use a flavorful stuffing: Prepare a cornbread stuffing using cornbread crumbs, celery, onion, bell pepper, and herbs. This adds moisture and richness to the turkey.
  • Bard the turkey: Wrapping the turkey in bacon or pancetta before roasting helps keep it moist and prevents the meat from drying out.
  • Roast the turkey on a bed of vegetables: Place the turkey on a bed of chopped carrots, celery, and onions. This creates a flavorful roasting liquid that can be used to make gravy.
  • Baste the turkey regularly: During roasting, baste the turkey with the roasting liquid every 30 minutes. This helps keep the meat moist and flavorful.
  • Use a meat thermometer: Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the turkey to ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). This guarantees that the turkey is cooked safely.

Conclusion:

By following these tips, you can create a perfectly roasted barded turkey with cornbread stuffing that is moist, flavorful, and sure to impress your guests. This traditional dish is perfect for special occasions and holiday gatherings. Remember to allow enough time for thawing and roasting the turkey, and don't forget to baste it regularly for the best results. Enjoy your delicious and succulent barded turkey with cornbread stuffing!

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