APPLE AND SAGE TURKEY

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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (14 to 15-pound) fresh turkey
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 fresh sage leaves
1 orange, halved
1 head garlic, end trimmed
2 medium red onions, peeled and quartered
3 medium Pink Lady, apples, cored and halved
No Recipe Recipe: Simple Gravy, recipe follows
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Chicken broth
A few fresh sage leaves
Apple juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Nutmeg

Steps:

  • For the turkey: Heat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Remove the turkey from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature white oven heats, about 30 to 45 minutes. Discard the giblets and reserve neck. Rinse out the turkey's cavity and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the turkey all over with 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil; season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Put the sage leaves under skin. Season the cavity with salt and pepper, squeeze 1/2 of the orange all over the bird and put the other half inside the cavity along with the garlic.
  • Arrange the turkey in a large roasting pan and roast until the skin is golden brown, about 20 to 30 minutes. Put the neck, onions, and apples in a bowl and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Reduce the oven the temperature to 350 degrees F and add the apples, onions and turkey neck to the roasting pan. Baste with pan drippings about every 45 minutes. Roast the turkey until the internal temperature of the inner thigh reaches 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Remove from the oven to a cutting board and let rest uncovered, at least 30 minutes, while you prepare the gravy. Remove apples and the onions to a serving platter. Carve the turkey and arrange on the serving platter. Serve with the Simple Gravy.
  • No Recipe Recipe: Simple Gravy:
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When it foams, whisk in the flour until smooth. Cook until the flour loses its raw flavor and turns peanut color, about 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in chicken broth until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook until it becomes a light tan color.
  • Meanwhile, remove the turkey from roasting pan and set aside to rest. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from roasting pan. Put the pan on the stovetop over medium heat. When pan juices are hot, add the sage leaves and fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove the neck bone. Add a big splash of apple juice and scrape up the browned bits at the bottom of the pan.
  • Strain this liquid into the thickened chicken broth mixture and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for a few minutes until thick and creamy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with your turkey and sides.

Awais Pansota
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This is my go-to turkey recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Xuseen Siciid
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This turkey was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more herbs and spices next time.


Jannatul Ferdos
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I've tried this recipe several times and it's always been a success. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is delicious.


Chamika Ishan
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This was the best turkey I've ever had! The apple and sage stuffing was incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dustin Westpfahl
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was so flavorful and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shahroom Khan
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This turkey was amazing! The apple and sage flavors were perfect together. The turkey was also very moist and tender.


George Magnus
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I've made this turkey several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always impressive.


Obey Mabhena
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


IX SUPER
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The turkey was a little dry, but the stuffing was amazing. I think next time I'll try brining the turkey overnight to help keep it moist.


Md Rajibul
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I made this turkey for Christmas dinner and it was delicious! The apple and sage stuffing was a perfect complement to the turkey. I will definitely be making this again.


Faraja Skombe
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This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly. I used a 12-pound turkey and it took about 4 hours to cook. The only change I made was to add a little bit of garlic powder to the rub.


Phindile Maphie
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This turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The apple and sage flavors were perfectly balanced, and the turkey was moist and flavorful. Even my picky aunt raved about it!