HERB-RUBBED TURKEY WITH ROASTED-GARLIC GRAVY

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Herb-Rubbed Turkey with Roasted-Garlic Gravy image

Provided by Kathryn Matthews

Categories     Garlic     Herb     Poultry     turkey     Roast     Thanksgiving     Low Carb     Low Fat     Dinner     Healthy     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Turkey
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup fresh sage leaves
1/2 cup fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 cup fresh thyme leaves
22 medium garlic cloves (about 3 heads)
1 (10- to 12-pound) turkey, preferably organic or free-range
1 large or 2 medium onions, sliced into thin rings
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil
Roasted-garlic gravy
1 head garlic, end cut off, brushed with olive oil and wrapped in aluminum foil
3 1/2 cups (28 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth, preferably organic
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • One day ahead:
  • Process herbs and garlic in food processor until finely minced. Set aside.
  • Rinse turkey inside and out with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat. Place turkey in large nonreactive bowl. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by gently inserting fingers between skin and meat. Sprinkle kosher salt and pepper under and over skin. Then spread garlic-herb rub under skin and gently press skin to adhere. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck into turkey. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • To roast:
  • Let turkey stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving. Set oven rack at lowest position and preheat oven to 350°F. Spread sliced onions on bottom of heavy-bottomed roasting pan and place fitted rack over top. (Or place the turkey directly on bed of onions. They will prevent sticking and flavor drippings.) Brush turkey with grapeseed oil and carefully transfer to rack. Brush one side of double-folded sheet of aluminum foil with grapeseed oil and tent, greased side down, over turkey breast. Place turkey in oven so legs face back of oven and bird, breast side up, faces door. Place wrapped garlic on oven rack.
  • Roast 45 minutes. Remove garlic from oven. Remove foil from turkey and turn pan around. Roast until thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh registers 170°F and juices run clear when thigh is pierced with fork (see note below), about 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer turkey to platter and reserve pan drippings. Let turkey stand 20 minutes before carving.
  • Prepare gravy while turkey rests:
  • Pour drippings into 4-cup glass measure, and skim off fat that rises to surface, reserving 1 tablespoon fat (see tip below). Add enough broth to drippings to measure 3 cups.
  • Separate roasted garlic cloves. Squeeze pulp into small bowl and mash well with fork. In medium saucepan over medium heat, heat reserved fat. Add garlic and flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until lightly browned, about 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in broth mixture. Bring to boil over high heat, whisking constantly, and remove from heat. Carve turkey and serve with gravy.

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


Aaif Khan
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I love this turkey recipe! It's so easy to make and the turkey always turns out perfectly cooked.


Md Foridul islam
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This turkey recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is delicious.


Salman Arian
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. The turkey was a perfect golden brown and the gravy was rich and flavorful.


Donald Gentry
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This recipe was delicious! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Hitra Johns
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always cooked perfectly and the gravy is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Riya Akter
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This turkey recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are always amazing. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is rich and delicious.


M KOVRA
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The turkey was perfectly cooked and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Summer Callihan
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind! The herb rub and roasted garlic gravy made the turkey so flavorful and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Asif Ahamed
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I made this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! The turkey was moist and tender, and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kamran Illahi
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This turkey recipe was absolutely delicious! The herb rub created a flavorful crust and the roasted garlic gravy was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.