MAPLE-GLAZED TURKEY WITH DIJON GRAVY

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Categories     Mustard     turkey     Roast     Thanksgiving     Fall     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Maple butter
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
4 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram
1/4 cup coriander seeds, coarsely cracked in resealable plastic bag
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
Turkey
1 16- to 18-pound turkey; neck, gizzard, and heart reserved
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped celery with leaves
2 cups sliced peeled parsnips (about 5 medium)
3 cups (about) canned low-salt chicken broth
Gravy
2 1/2 cups (about) canned low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 small bay leaf
2 tablespoons Madeira
1 to 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram

Steps:

  • For maple butter:
  • Boil maple syrup and 2 tablespoons marjoram in heavy medium saucepan until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in 1 tablespoon marjoram, coriander, lemon peel, and pepper. Add butter and whisk until well blended. Freeze until butter is firm but still spreadable, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • For turkey:
  • Set rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 375°F. Rinse turkey inside and out; pat dry with paper towels. Place turkey on small rack set in large roasting pan. Starting at neck end, carefully slide hand between skin and breast meat to loosen skin. Rub 1/2 cup maple butter over breast meat under skin. If stuffing turkey, spoon stuffing into neck and main cavities. Tie legs together loosely to hold shape. Rub 1/4 cup maple butter over outside of turkey. Reserve remaining maple butter for gravy. Arrange onions, celery, parsnips, and reserved turkey parts around turkey in pan. Sprinkle vegetables with remaining 1 tablespoon marjoram.
  • Roast turkey 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Cover entire turkey (not pan) with foil and roast 1 1/2 hours. Add 2 cups broth to pan; roast turkey 1 1/2 hours. Remove foil. Add 1 cup broth to pan and roast turkey until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, basting occasionally with pan juices, about 30 minutes longer if unstuffed or 1 hour longer if stuffed. Transfer turkey to platter; tent with foil and let stand 30 minutes (internal temperature of turkey will increase 5 to 10 degrees). Reserve mixture in pan for gravy.
  • For gravy:
  • Strain pan juices into large measuring cup, pressing on solids; discard solids in strainer. Spoon fat from top of pan juices; discard fat. Add enough chicken broth to pan juices in cup to measure 4 1/2 cups. Melt 1/4 cup maple butter and 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour; whisk constantly until mixture is deep brown, about 8 minutes (mixture will resemble lumpy oatmeal-like paste). Gradually whisk in broth mixture; bring to boil. Add bay leaf and boil until thickened to sauce consistency, whisking occasionally, about 10 minutes. Whisk in Madeira, 1 tablespoon mustard, and marjoram. Simmer 2 minutes. Taste, adding more mustard if desired. Season gravy with salt and pepper. Brush turkey with maple butter. Serve turkey with gravy.

Salar Rajpoot
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the turkey and the gravy.


Easy girl Kaz
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less maple syrup in the glaze.


Nolan Fleener
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Elizabeth Nuevo
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was amazing.


Moklasurraman Raman
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The turkey was moist and juicy, and the glaze was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Fernanda Clay
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was incredibly moist and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


crishmar craig
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The turkey is always moist and juicy, and the glaze is so flavorful.


Uk Gameg
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This is my go-to recipe for turkey. It's always a crowd-pleaser and the leftovers are great for sandwiches.


Erene Joseph
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was amazing. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Thanksgiving meal.


Diamen Sanchez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The glaze was especially good.


ZHariku ZH
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.