Steps:
- FOR TURKEY: Preheat oven to 375. Rinse turkey inside out and pat dry with paper towels. Stuff main cavity and neck cavity loosely with stuffing, close cavities with skewers. Place turkey on rack in large roasting pan. Tie legs together to hold shape. Mix butter and herbs in bowl. Rub all over turkey. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour 2 cups broth into roasting pan. Roast turkey 1 1/2 hours, basting occasionally with pan juices. Reduce heat to 350. Add 2 cups broth to pan. Tent turkey with foil. Continue roasting until thermometer inserted into innermost part of thigh registers 180, basting turkey with pan juices every 30 minutes, about 3 1/2 hours. Transfer turkey to platter. Tent with foil while preparing gravy. FOR GRAVY: Using wooden spoon, scrape any browned bits in roasting pan to loosen. Pour pan juices with bits into large mesuring cup. Spoon off fat from pan juices, reserving 6 tablespoons fat. Mix giblet stock into pan juices; add enough chicken broth to measure 6 cups. Heat reserved 6 tablespoons fat i heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; stir 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in pan juice mixture. Bring to a boil. Mix in chopped neck meat, heart, gizzard and thyme. Boil until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to sauceboat. Serve with turkey with gravy.
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Lara Manson
laramanson52@hotmail.comI'm not a fan of cornbread stuffing, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it.
Charity Plays
p.c@hotmail.co.ukI made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was amazing.
Jaxon Rose
j.rose@aol.comThis recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious.
Liyah Torres
torres_l17@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my turkey came out dry and tough.
Ramesh Kholi
kholir79@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
PR Gaming
p51@hotmail.comThis is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The meat was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was out of this world.
saima kanwal
ks@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The stuffing was especially tasty.
IKECONZY GH
ghikeconzy26@hotmail.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Thanksgiving turkey.
Efty Kher
ek8@yahoo.comOverall, this was a great recipe. The turkey was cooked evenly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful.
BOSS BABY
b_boss4@hotmail.co.ukThe turkey was a bit dry for my taste, but the stuffing was excellent.
Eskedar Lemma
e.l1@hotmail.co.ukI loved the addition of apples and raisins to the stuffing. It gave it a nice tartness and sweetness that balanced out the savory flavors of the turkey.
Carl Sutherland
csutherland62@yahoo.comThe cornbread stuffing was a nice twist on the traditional bread stuffing. It added a sweetness and a bit of crunch that I really enjoyed.
Bernard Opoku
o94@hotmail.comThis turkey was absolutely delicious! The stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the turkey itself was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving dinner.