MAPLE ROAST TURKEY
This was the first turkey that I ever made. Not sure where the recipe came from now, but this is hands down the best turkey I have ever had. If you can't find the fresh herbs mentioned in the recipe just use any other fresh herbs that go well with turkey.
Provided by SLColman
Categories Whole Turkey
Time 3h45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine apple cider and maple syrup in a saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Continue cooking until reduced to 1/2 cup, then remove pan from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon thyme, 1 tablespoon marjoram, 1 tablespoon sage, and lemon zest. Stir in butter until melted, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until cold.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place rack in lower third of oven.
- Place turkey on a rack set in a roasting pan. Reserve 1/4 cup maple butter for gravy, and rub the remaining maple butter under the skin of the breast and over the outside of turkey. Arrange onion, celery, carrots, reserved left over lemon, turkey neck and giblets around the turkey. Sprinkle 2 1/2 tablespoon thyme, 2 1/2 tablespoons sage, 2 1/2 tablespoon marjoram, and lemon juice over vegetables. Pour 2 cups broth into pan.
- Roast turkey for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cover entire turkey loosely with foil. Continue roasting for about 2 1/2 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 180 degrees F (85 degrees C). Transfer turkey to platter, and let stand 30 minutes.
- Strain the pan juices into a large measuring cup, and then remove any excess fat. Add enough chicken broth to pan juices to measure 3 cups. Transfer liquid to a saucepan, and bring to boil. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup maple butter and 1/3 cup flour until smooth. Whisk flour and butter mixture into broth mixture. Stir in remaining thyme. marjoram, and sage. Boil until reduced to sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Note: I use a turkey baking bag and make this in my counter top roaster oven so that I have my oven free for all the other items.
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Theetrix
theetrix20@gmail.comThis recipe is a great starting point for creating your own unique maple roast turkey.
Nuruddin Khan
n84@gmail.comI'll definitely be making this again for my next holiday dinner.
steelshot
steelshot@yahoo.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my turkey turned out dry.
Deo Tamale
tamaled@aol.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Cabdi Cali
cabdicali67@hotmail.comOverall, I was very happy with this recipe. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious.
Marcel Kola
k-marcel72@yahoo.comThe turkey was a little bland, but the gravy was very good.
Peggy sue Davis
dp86@hotmail.frThis was my first time cooking a turkey and it was a success! Thanks to this recipe.
Basar Basar
b@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Ratol
mdratol@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The turkey was juicy and the gravy was to die for.
Raju Ma
r-m88@gmail.comI wasn't a big fan of the maple glaze, but the turkey itself was cooked perfectly.
Emmanuel Ogah
e-ogah@hotmail.frThis is my go-to turkey recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Nadeem Khan (Blouch)
kn54@gmail.comI've tried this recipe a few times and it always turns out great. The turkey is always moist and flavorful.
Anil Mahato
m.anil1@yahoo.comI made this recipe for my family last Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the turkey and the gravy.
wayne inzinga
inzinga.wayne96@hotmail.comThe turkey was a little dry, but the gravy was delicious.
Md Ratib
r21@gmail.comThis was the best turkey I have ever had! The maple glaze was perfect and the meat was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.