CHAMPAGNE-BASTED TURKEY

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I've made this turkey every Thanksgiving for the past 15 years. We all love it. The secret is to use lots of fresh parsley on top and inside and to keep basting. That creates a tender, delightful turkey. -Sharon Hawk, Edwardsville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 16 servings (1-2/3 cups gravy).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon celery salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
Fresh sage and parsley sprigs, optional
2 medium onions, chopped
1-1/2 cups minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups champagne or other sparkling wine
1 cup condensed beef consomme, undiluted
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Mix first four ingredients. Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side up; pat dry. Rub butter mixture over outside and inside of turkey. If desired, place sage and parsley sprigs in cavity. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together., Roast, uncovered, 30 minutes. Toss onions with parsley, marjoram and thyme; add to roasting pan. Pour in champagne and consomme. Roast, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 2-1/2-3 hours, basting occasionally with pan juices. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.), Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. , Meanwhile, strain pan juices into a bowl. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add strained juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 224mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 64g protein.

Sone
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to cook a turkey for a special occasion.


Ntevo Phora
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This turkey was the star of our Christmas dinner. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Justice jusy
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I'm not much of a cook, but even I was able to make this recipe. It was surprisingly easy.


Serenity Afton
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again.


Freya Kittle
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The turkey was good, but I've had better. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Lauren Ndlovu
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use more seasoning.


LunarWrvld
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I've tried this recipe twice now and both times the turkey has come out dry. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.


Melinda Mugrage
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special turkey recipe.


Paco Diaz
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This recipe was a little more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The turkey was delicious and everyone at my dinner party raved about it.


sagda Moahmed
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The champagne basting really makes this turkey something special. It's the best turkey I've ever had.


Prossy
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's my go-to turkey recipe for special occasions.


Abuzar mohammed
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This was my first time cooking a turkey and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were amazing. My family loved it!


JABHR JABHR
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I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey turned out perfectly. The champagne basting really made a difference - the meat was so moist and tender.


Ermiyas Girma
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This champagne-basted turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the crispy skin was to die for. I will definitely be making this again next year.