ROAST TURKEY WITH PORT GRAVY
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Rinse turkey and pat dry inside and out. Season turkey inside and out with salt and pepper and pack neck cavity loosely with some stuffing. Fold neck and skin under body and fasten with a skewer. Fill body cavity loosely with some remaining and truss turkey. Transfer remaining to a buttered 3-quart baking dish and reserve it, covered and chilled.
- Spread turkey with butter and on a rack in a roasting pan in oven 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. and baste turkey with pan juices. Add water to pan and roast, basting every 20 minutes, 2 1/2 to 3 hours more, or until a meat thermometer in fleshy part of thigh registers 180°F., and juices run clear when thigh is pierced.
- During last 1 1/2 hours of roasting, drizzle reserved stuffing with stock or broth and bake, covered, in 325°F. oven 1 hour. Bake stuffing uncovered, 30 minutes more. Transfer turkey to a heated platter, reserving juices in roasting pan, and discard string. Keep turkey warm, covered loosely with foil.
- Make gravy:
- Skim fat from roasting pan juices, reserving 1/4 cup fat, and deglaze pan with Port over moderately high heat, scraping up brown bits. Bring Port to a boil and remove pan from heat. In a saucepan whisk together reserved fat and flour and cook roux over moderately low heat, whisking, 3 minutes. Add Port mixture and stock or broth in a stream, whisking, and simmer, whisking occasionally, 10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste and transfer gravy to a heated gravy boat.
- Garnish turkey and stuffing with herbs and apple slices.
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Isaac yinka
[email protected]Amazing recipe! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was to die for.
Nasim Hasan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I'll be making it for years to come.
farman keeryo
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to impress your guests.
Adnan wiian
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. I will definitely be making it again next year.
GreenPool
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe made me feel like a pro. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the gravy was delicious.
Slowed Sounds
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I've gotten so many compliments on my turkey.
Christian Tompkins
[email protected]I love the addition of port wine to the gravy. It adds a really nice depth of flavor.
Enwere Kingsley
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. It's my go-to turkey recipe for special occasions.
Polo Peter
[email protected]5 stars! This recipe is a winner.
J Labrador
[email protected]I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy roast turkey recipe.
Ail Gul
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any turkey lover. The combination of flavors is amazing and the turkey is cooked to perfection.
Loop
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The port wine gravy is incredible and really elevates the dish.
tomek keowal
[email protected]This was my first time cooking a turkey and I was so nervous, but this recipe made it easy. The turkey turned out beautifully and everyone loved it.
Mr Aber Hoshan Rana
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out perfectly. The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown.
RAJ KUMAR GAMING
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was so juicy and tender, and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again for Christmas dinner.
Emma Nice
[email protected]I've been cooking roast turkey for years, but this recipe is by far the best I've ever tried. The port wine in the gravy adds a wonderful depth of flavor that really makes the dish special.
River Bridges
[email protected]I made this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and delicious. My family raved about it all night long.