MOLASSES-AND-CIDER-GLAZED TURKEY WITH RYE-AND-BLACK-WALNUT STUFFING

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Molasses-and-Cider-Glazed Turkey with Rye-and-Black-Walnut Stuffing image

If the stuffing inside the turkey doesn't reach 165 degrees by the time the bird is done, transfer it to a baking dish and bake until it does.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Time 3h45m

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 1/4 cups apple cider, preferably unfiltered
1/4 cup blackstrap molasses
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds), room temperature, patted dry
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
1 medium onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped (3/4 cup)
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-pieces (1 1/2 cups)
4 cloves garlic, minced (2 tablespoons)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 large loaf rye bread, cut into 1-inch pieces and lightly toasted (12 cups)
1 cup black walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup lightly packed coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Whole apples and pears and fennel fronds, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Turkey: Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in lower third. Boil 1/2 cup cider in a small saucepan until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in molasses until combined. Season body and neck cavities of turkey generously with salt and pepper. Rub butter evenly over skin; season with salt and pepper. Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Stuffing: Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion, celery, apple, and garlic; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add wine; bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; toss with bread, walnuts, parsley, and 1 cup broth until combined. Fold in eggs.
  • Lightly pack half of stuffing into body and neck cavities of turkey. Toss remaining stuffing with remaining 1 cup broth; transfer to a lightly buttered 2-quart baking dish and cover with parchment-lined foil. Tie turkey legs together with twine. Transfer to a roasting pan fitted with a rack. Pour broth and remaining 3/4 cup cider into pan.
  • Roast turkey 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Brush turkey with some of cider-molasses glaze. Continue roasting, brushing with more glaze every 20 minutes, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh (avoiding bone) and into stuffing registers 165 degrees, 1 hour, 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on size of bird. (Add more broth as needed to prevent bottom of pan from scorching.) Transfer turkey to a carving board. Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bake extra stuffing in baking dish 15 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until top is crisp and golden brown in spots, about 15 minutes more.
  • Gravy: Remove rack from roasting pan; skim excess fat from pan drippings with a large spoon. Heat pan across two burners over medium-high. Add wine and bring to a boil, scraping browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Add 2 1/2 cups broth; return to a boil. Whisk together remaining 1/4 cup broth and flour in a small bowl. Slowly pour flour mixture into pan, whisking constantly, until gravy thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter until combined. Strain gravy through a fine-mesh sieve; transfer to a gravy boat.
  • Remove twine from turkey and transfer to a platter. Garnish with apples, pears, and fennel. Carve turkey and serve, with stuffing and gravy alongside.

Bakre Rahman
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This recipe is a joke. The turkey was so dry that I couldn't even swallow it. The stuffing was also dry and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Leo-A
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This recipe is a waste of time and money. The turkey was dry and the stuffing was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


God's Property
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I'm not sure why this recipe has so many positive reviews. I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out dry and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Pervaz Pervaiz
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This recipe is way too complicated. I spent hours in the kitchen and the end result was not worth it. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Akhona Mavuso
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a disaster. The turkey was overcooked and the stuffing was dry. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Muhabat Noor
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I was disappointed with the results.


Calypso Stracina Collins
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes sweet turkey.


believe muntwabu
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I made this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy holiday meal.


Adnan Nayamat
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again for my next holiday meal.


Axmed Xaaji
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the gravy is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


MD Sakib Hasan Munna
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This was my first time making turkey and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the turkey was cooked perfectly. The stuffing was also a big hit.


Zayn. Ali
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The molasses and cider glaze gave the turkey a wonderful flavor, and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Juanita Ndugi
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, especially the gravy. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Thanksgiving turkey.


YO MAMA
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfect. The stuffing was especially good, with a great balance of flavors.


Conrad Karume
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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.