Salty Italian bacon flavors both the turkey and the gravy. Does it get any better?
Provided by Bruce Aidells
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For pancetta-sage butter:
- With machine running, drop garlic down feed tube of processor and chop. Add pancetta. Pulse to chop finely. Add all remaining ingredients. Pulse blending to coarse paste. Transfer to small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
- For turkey:
- Set rack at lowest position in oven and preheat to 325°F. Sprinkle main turkey cavity with salt and pepper. Spread with 2 tablespoons pancetta-sage butter. Starting at neck end, slide hand between skin and meat of breast, thighs, and upper drumsticks to loosen skin. Spread remaining butter over thighs, drumsticks, and breast meat under skin. Fill main cavity with herb sprigs. Tie legs loosely to hold shape. Tuck wing tips under.
- Place turkey on rack set in large roasting pan. Rub turkey all over with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour 2 cups stock into pan.
- Roast turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F to 170°F, about 3 hours. Tilt turkey so juices run into pan. Transfer turkey to platter. Tent with foil; let rest at least 30 minutes (temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees). Reserve pan.
- For gravy:
- Scrape juices and browned bits from roasting pan into large glass measuring cup. Spoon off fat. Reserve 2 tablespoons. Heat 2 tablespoons reserved fat in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pancetta; sauté until beginning to crisp, about 5 minutes. Add shallots; sauté 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium. Add flour; whisk until golden, about 4 minutes. Whisk in 3 cups stock, wine, and degreased pan juices. Bring to boil, whisking. Cook to desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Whisk in rosemary and sage; season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Melissa Cappella
[email protected]This was the best Thanksgiving turkey I have ever had! The pancetta and sage gave it so much flavor. I will definitely be making this again next year.
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[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Wendy Skhosana
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly. The gravy was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Thanksgiving meal.
Nazma Akter
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out great! The gravy was a little thin for my taste, but that's an easy fix. Overall, this is a great recipe that I will definitely be making again.
Taitan McCauley
[email protected]This was the best Thanksgiving turkey I have ever had! The pancetta and sage gave it so much flavor. I will definitely be making this again next year.
TITCH Glitch
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Johan Hernandez
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly. The gravy was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Thanksgiving meal.
Qamar BrAnd
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out great! The gravy was a little thin for my taste, but that's an easy fix. Overall, this is a great recipe that I will definitely be making again.
Thuvarakan Thuvarakan
[email protected]This was the best Thanksgiving turkey I have ever had! The pancetta and sage gave it so much flavor. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Alberta Girl
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Julianrry Gaft
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly. The gravy was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Thanksgiving meal.
Furqanbatth
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out great! The gravy was a little thin for my taste, but that's an easy fix. Overall, this is a great recipe that I will definitely be making again.
Idrish Mansuri
[email protected]This was the best turkey I have ever eaten! The pancetta and sage gave it so much flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
md hanjala hasib
[email protected]I made this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was a huge hit! The turkey was cooked to perfection and the gravy was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
FabRi 342
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely delicious! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.