TURKEY FOR TWO WITH PAN-SAUCE GRAVY

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This easy Thanksgiving breast is just the right amount to serve two with leftovers, or four for dinner. While the turkey roasts, its juices mingle in the pan with aromatics and just enough cornstarch to add body, creating an expertly seasoned gravy that's ready at the end of the cooking time.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     turkey     Thanksgiving     White Wine     Thyme     Rosemary     Sage     Garlic     Butter     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 2-4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 split skin-on, bone-in turkey breast (about 2 lb.)
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2/3 cup dry white wine
2 sprigs thyme
1 sprig rosemary
1 sprig sage
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Season turkey with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour, which will help the turkey cook more quickly and evenly.
  • Heat oil in a 10" ovenproof skillet over high until just barely smoking. Sear turkey skin side down until deeply golden brown, about 5 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add wine to skillet, scraping up browned bits with a spatula, and cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add thyme, rosemary, sage, garlic, cornstarch, and 2/3 cup water, and whisk to combine.
  • Place breast skin side up in liquid in skillet and transfer skillet to oven. Roast, checking every 20 minutes or so and adding 1/4 cup more water if liquid under turkey is evaporating lower than 1" in pan, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breast without touching bone registers 150°F, about 50 minutes (temperature will continue to rise as turkey rests).
  • Transfer turkey to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Meanwhile, remove herb sprigs from skillet and discard. Whisk liquid remaining in skillet until garlic mostly dissolves, adding a splash of water and heating over high if needed to loosen (gravy should be thick but easily pourable). Whisk butter into gravy until melted. Strain gravy through a fine-mesh sieve into a small pitcher or bowl.
  • Serve turkey with gravy alongside.

May Ree
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This recipe is a great way to cook turkey for a small gathering. The turkey is cooked perfectly and the pan sauce gravy is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy turkey dish.


Trevyn Roughton
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I loved this recipe! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the pan sauce gravy was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Shahzadi Shahzadi
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This recipe was a disappointment. The turkey was dry and overcooked, and the pan sauce gravy was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Brha Nova
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I made this recipe for a potluck dinner and it was a hit! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the pan sauce gravy was delicious. Everyone loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Ahmad Virk7
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This recipe is a great way to cook turkey for a small gathering. The turkey is cooked perfectly and the pan sauce gravy is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy turkey dish.


rimuru tempest
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the pan sauce gravy is the perfect accompaniment. I love that this recipe is so easy to make, even for a busy weeknight meal.


Chloe Rose
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the pan sauce gravy was delicious. My family raved about it and I will definitely be making it again next year.


Ieuan Mitchelmore
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the pan sauce gravy is to die for. I love that this recipe is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook like me.


Piku Das
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I tried this recipe and it was surprisingly good! The turkey was tender and juicy, and the pan sauce gravy was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and


xDoctorMutex Shorts
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I had never cooked turkey before, but I wanted to make something special for my husband's birthday. The instructions were easy to follow and the turkey turned out perfectly moist and flavorful. The pan sauce gravy was als


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