CHEF JOHN'S BONELESS WHOLE TURKEY

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The idea of removing pesky bones before your bird makes its grand Thanksgiving entrance is worth considering. Not only do you get an impressive looking roast to wow the table, but carving is significantly easier. If you're worried about losing flavor, don't. This tastes virtually identical. Stuff with your favorite stuffing.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Whole Turkey Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (15 pound) whole turkey, boned
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups prepared stuffing, or more to taste
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place turkey, skin-side down, on a work surface and arrange meat with your hands into a flat, even surface. Season with salt and black pepper. Press stuffing all over the surface of the meat.
  • Fold long edges of turkey around stuffing into the center of the bird and carefully turn turkey seam-side down. Tie the leg-end of the turkey with kitchen twine to cinch the turkey together. Repeat ties at 2-inch intervals along the length of the turkey, ending with a single tie along the length of the turkey. Season with salt and place in a large roasting pan.
  • Roast turkey in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the turkey reads 155 degrees F (68 degrees C), about 1 1/2 hours. Transfer turkey to a platter; remove and discard twine. Let rest until internal temperature increases to 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 20 minutes.
  • Place roasting pan over medium-high heat and stir cream into pan drippings. Cook and stir until sauce thickens and reduces, 3 to 7 minutes. Pour through a fine mesh sieve into a gravy boat or bowl. Slice turkey crosswise and top slices with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 202.8 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 69.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 349.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Angel Senate
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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.


Victoria Rodriguez
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this turkey again next year.


Sanaullah Sanaullah
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my turkey didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a bit overcooked.


Panashe Zisengwe
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This turkey was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Orjiukwu Juliet
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful.


rieni
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This was my first time cooking a turkey, and this recipe made it so easy. The turkey was perfect.


Hossain Mia
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I've made this turkey several times now, and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for Thanksgiving.


Me Home
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The turkey was delicious.


Thandeka Msimango
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my turkey didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a bit dry and bland.


Arif Shahzad
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This turkey was amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe.


Singer foysal vai
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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.


Meer Rahib
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this turkey again next year.


Makangira Arafat
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my turkey didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a bit overcooked.


Usama Hazary wal
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This turkey was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Bakang Ngakaemang
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious, and I couldn't get enough of it.


DewalalkumarDewalalkumar DewalalkumarDewalalkumar
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This was the best turkey I've ever had. It was so moist and juicy, and the flavor was incredible.


Festus Rotich
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I've made this turkey twice now, and it's been a hit both times. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


Abeba melkamu
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This turkey was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.