MAPLE-ROASTED TURKEY WITH SAGE BUTTER AND SMOKED BACON
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and remove the top rack. Combine the butter and sage in a mixing bowl, mash with a fork or spoon until the sage is well incorporated and the butter has flecks of green in it; season with salt and pepper. Remove the neck and gizzards from the inside of the turkey and discard. Rinse the bird thoroughly inside and out with cold water, pat dry. Sprinkle the cavity and skin liberally with salt and pepper. Using your fingers, gently lift the skin from the breast and legs, and slip pieces of the sage butter underneath; massaging it in as you go. Truss the turkey; place it on a rack in a large roasting pan, and put into the oven. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and hot water to thin the glaze out a bit; use this to baste the turkey every 30 minutes. The turkey should take about 3 hours to cook (i.e. 15 to 20 minutes per pound.) If the legs or breast brown too quickly, cover with foil. About 2 hours into cooking, shingle the strips of bacon oven the turkey breast to cover; continue to roast and baste for another hour or so. The turkey is done when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meatiest part of the thigh registers 170 degrees F (the thigh juices will also run clear when pricked with a knife.) Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and let rest for 20 minutes before carving, so the juices can settle back into the meat. Skim off all but about 1/4 cup fat from the pan drippings with a spoon and place the roasting pan over 2 burners set on medium-high heat. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up brown bits stuck to bottom of pan. Whisk the flour into the drippings, stirring as it thickens to prevent lumps. Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer; season with salt and pepper and hit it with a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavor. Simmer for 5 minutes and then strain to remove any particles. Serve the gravy with the maple-roasted turkey.
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Jeannine M
[email protected]This turkey was easy to make and turned out delicious. The maple glaze was a perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the sage butter and smoked bacon added a nice touch of flavor. The turkey was cooked perfectly, and the meat was juicy and tender.
Alexander MacDonald
[email protected]I've made this turkey several times, and it's always a hit. The maple glaze is so delicious, and the sage butter and smoked bacon add a nice touch of flavor. The turkey is always moist and juicy, and the skin is perfectly crispy.
dj Pettaway
[email protected]This turkey was a must-try for any Thanksgiving dinner. The maple glaze is sweet and sticky, and the sage butter and smoked bacon add a nice savory touch. The turkey is always cooked perfectly, and the meat is juicy and tender.
Lilac Moon
[email protected]I thought this turkey was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of maple syrup in the glaze next time.
Awais Thaheem
[email protected]The flavors in this turkey were amazing! The maple glaze was perfectly balanced with the savory sage butter and smoked bacon. The turkey was cooked perfectly, and the meat was juicy and tender.
Boosie
[email protected]This turkey was a bit dry, but the maple glaze and sage butter helped to make up for it. I think I would try brining the turkey next time to help keep it moist.
Fozan Arif
[email protected]This was my first time making a turkey, and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. It was easy to follow, and the turkey turned out perfectly. The maple glaze was especially delicious, and I loved the addition of the sage butter and smoked bacon.
Qiniso Mthembu
[email protected]This turkey was easy to make and turned out delicious. The maple glaze was a perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the sage butter and smoked bacon added a nice touch of flavor. The turkey was cooked perfectly, and the meat was juicy and tender.
Jessica Sinclair
[email protected]I've made this turkey several times, and it's always a hit. The maple glaze is so delicious, and the sage butter and smoked bacon add a nice touch of flavor. The turkey is always moist and juicy, and the skin is perfectly crispy.
Haider Bhatti
[email protected]This turkey is a must-try for any Thanksgiving dinner. The maple glaze is sweet and sticky, and the sage butter and smoked bacon add a nice savory touch. The turkey is always cooked perfectly, and the meat is juicy and tender.
Md sanzidul Hasan
[email protected]This turkey was a disappointment. The maple glaze was too sweet, and the sage butter and smoked bacon were overpowering. The turkey was also dry and overcooked.
Alhassan Yakubu
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had! The maple glaze was divine, and the sage butter and smoked bacon added a wonderful depth of flavor. The turkey was cooked to perfection, and the meat was so juicy and tender.
Victoria Smith
[email protected]I thought this turkey was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of maple syrup in the glaze next time.
Jimmy Mills
[email protected]The flavors in this turkey were amazing! The maple glaze was perfectly balanced with the savory sage butter and smoked bacon. The turkey was cooked perfectly, and the meat was juicy and tender.
Mode
[email protected]This turkey was a bit dry, but the maple glaze and sage butter helped to make up for it. I think I would try brining the turkey next time to help keep it moist.
Bella Koko
[email protected]This was my first time making a turkey, and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. It was easy to follow, and the turkey turned out perfectly. The maple glaze was especially delicious, and I loved the addition of the sage butter and smoked bacon. My family
Nalena Weir
[email protected]I've made this turkey twice now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The maple glaze is so delicious, and the sage butter and smoked bacon add a nice touch of savory flavor. The turkey is always moist and juicy, and the skin is perfectly crispy.
Talyn Dunlap
[email protected]This turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The maple glaze was perfectly balanced with the savory sage butter and smoked bacon. The meat was juicy and tender, and the skin was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again next y