MAKE-AHEAD TURKEY AND GRAVY
Ease the holiday time crunch with a make-ahead turkey recipe that's ready to serve when you are. It's a great choice for potlucks, too. -Marie Parker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h5m
Yield 16 servings (2-1/2 cups gravy).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side up. Sprinkle with poultry seasoning and pepper. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together., Roast, uncovered, 30 minutes. In a 4-cup measuring cup, mix broth, herbs, lemon peel and juice, and garlic; pour over turkey. Roast, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 3 to 3-1/2 hours, basting occasionally with broth mixture. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly., Remove turkey from pan; let stand at least 20 minutes before carving. Skim fat from cooking juices., To freeze: Carve turkey and place in shallow freezer containers. Pour cooking juices over turkey; cool slightly, about 1 hour. Cover and freeze up to 3 months., To serve: Partially thaw turkey in refrigerator overnight. Preheat oven to 350°. Transfer turkey and cooking juices to a large baking dish. Pour 1-1/2 cups broth over top. Bake, covered, until a thermometer inserted in turkey reads 165°, 50-60 minutes., To prepare gravy: Remove turkey to a platter, reserving broth mixture; keep warm. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in broth mixture; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 218mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 64g protein.
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Derek Franklin
[email protected]Thank you for sharing this recipe! It's the best turkey and gravy recipe I've ever tried.
Asad Asad bhatti
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
d.o.g
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's the perfect way to make turkey and gravy.
Mirza Shahzad
[email protected]I made this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the turkey and gravy.
Tabbycat Bouie
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The turkey and gravy are both delicious.
James Mabry
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, I couldn't get enough.
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[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a special occasion dinner. It's easy to follow and the results are impressive.
Esmail Fozi
[email protected]The gravy was amazing! I used the recipe's suggestion to add a little white wine, and it really made a difference.
Sir Pepington
[email protected]I was skeptical about making turkey ahead of time, but I was pleasantly surprised. The turkey was just as good as if I had cooked it fresh.
Haro Kalaydjian
[email protected]I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The make-ahead option was a lifesaver, and the turkey turned out perfectly.
Saddique Raza
[email protected]This turkey and gravy recipe was a hit! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.