CLASSIC CHEESECLOTH TURKEY
This cheesecloth turkey uses a classic method, wine-soaked cheesecloth, to give you the juiciest turkey and most flavorful gravy you've ever tasted! Pair with your favorite sides for a complete meal. -Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h15m
Yield 24 servings (4 cups gravy).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Remove giblets from turkey; cover and refrigerate for gravy. Pat turkey dry; place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. In small bowl, combine softened butter, thyme and sage. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub butter mixture under the skin. Sprinkle salt and pepper over turkey and inside cavity; fill cavity with celery, onion and carrot., In a large saucepan, melt cubed butter; stir in wine. Saturate a four-layered 17-in. square of cheesecloth in butter mixture; drape over turkey. Bake turkey, uncovered, 3 hours; baste with wine mixture every 30 minutes, keeping cheesecloth moist at all times. , Remove and discard cheesecloth. Bake turkey until a thermometer inserted in the thigh reads 170°-175°, basting occasionally with pan drippings, 45 minutes to 1-1/4 hours longer. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly)., Remove turkey to a serving platter; cover and let stand 20 minutes before carving. Discard vegetables from cavity. Pour drippings and loosened brown bits into a measuring cup. Skim fat, reserving 1/3 cup. Add enough broth to remaining drippings to measure 4 cups., For gravy, chop reserved giblets. In a large saucepan, saute giblets in reserved fat until browned. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Serve with turkey.Freeze option: Place sliced turkey in freezer containers; top with any cooking juices. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g protein.
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heystranger
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so delicious and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Angel Vilomar
[email protected]I was so impressed with this turkey recipe. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Sfundo Bhengu
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I have ever tried. The cheesecloth method really does make a difference. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Usman Haroon
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Shawnee Smith
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The turkey was so juicy and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Suleman Shah
[email protected]I was so impressed with this turkey recipe. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Mary Easthorpe
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I have ever used. The cheesecloth method makes the turkey so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be using this recipe again and again.
Japho Creater
[email protected]I made this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Jurain Rajgopal
[email protected]This was my first time making a turkey, and I'm so glad I used this recipe. The turkey was perfect! It was so juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be using this recipe again next year.
Kesh Money
[email protected]I've made this turkey recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. The cheesecloth method really does make a difference. The turkey is always moist and flavorful.
Ujjwal Sah
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so delicious and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Debashis Roy
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about the cheesecloth method, but I'm so glad I tried it. The turkey turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was nice and crispy.
Ranjit King
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I have ever tried. The cheesecloth method really does make a difference. The turkey was so juicy and tender, and the flavor was amazing.
Nathan Cheruiyot
[email protected]I made this for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again next year.