TUSCAN TURKEY ROULADE

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This rolled and tied bird cooks evenly, slices into beautiful disks, and is saturated with the rich herb-and-garlic flavors of porchetta. If you let your butcher do the work of removing the bones, preparing it is remarkably straightforward.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons fennel seeds, coarsely ground
2 teaspoons juniper berries, coarsely ground
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, minced
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
One 12- to 14-pound turkey, boned, leaving the drumstick bones in and the wings on (see Cook's Note)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing

Steps:

  • Combine the fennel, juniper, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 tablespoon ground black pepper in a small bowl and set aside. Combine the pancetta, rosemary, red pepper flakes, garlic and lemon zest in a small food processor and pulse several times to make a coarse paste, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  • Open the turkey like a book, skin-side down, on a large cutting board. (It should look like an irregular rectangle with the drumsticks on one side and the wings on the other.) Pull off the long, thin tenderloins from the breast, and lay them on the inside of the thigh meat to even out the thickness of the turkey. Sprinkle the inside of the turkey with some of the salt mixture, and top evenly with the pancetta mixture.
  • Roll up the turkey starting at the edge closest to you, and continue to roll forming a tight log, finishing with the seam-side down. Tie with kitchen string at 1-inch intervals, maintaining as tight a log as possible. Adjust the string to make the drumstick as straight as possible. Tuck the wings behind the turkey's back and sprinkle the outside with the remaining salt mixture. (The turkey can be prepared to this point up to 1 day in advance.)
  • Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven, remove the top racks and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Fit a wire rack into a baking sheet and put the turkey on top. Brush all over with olive oil and turn the turkey seam-side up. Roast until the skin is browned and crisp, about 1 hour. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully flip the turkey using a large spatula.
  • Return the turkey to the oven and continue cooking until the top is deep golden brown, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the turkey registers 155 degrees F, 50 to 60 minutes more. Remove from the oven, tent loosely with foil, and let rest 20 minutes before slicing. (The turkey will continue cooking as it rests.)
  • Cut off the string with scissors, taking care not to tear the skin. Cut the turkey into 1/2- to 3/4-inch slices and separate the drumsticks and wings. Serve immediately.

Jiban Stha
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the filling is delicious.


Matovu Sula
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and moist. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tanneka Thomas
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfect. It was juicy and flavorful, and the filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Adasia Chamberlin
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The turkey is juicy and flavorful, and the filling is to die for.


Adeline Ferguson
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I've been looking for a good Tuscan Turkey Roulade recipe and this one is perfect. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the filling was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


haileab gebreyes
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This recipe is amazing! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Monique Daniels
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the filling was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mahlengi Hlengiwe
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the filling is delicious.


Terrence Hart
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and moist. I'll definitely be making this again.


Veronica Valencia
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfect. It was juicy and flavorful, and the filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Lunatic Fringe
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The turkey is moist and flavorful, and the filling is to die for.


Min Tamang
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the filling was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Anishma Lama
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I've been making this Tuscan Turkey Roulade for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the filling is the perfect combination of savory and sweet.


EDWIN MUTALI
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Just tried this recipe and it turned out amazing! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the filling was so tasty.


Cody Angel
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I made this recipe for my family over the weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The turkey was juicy and the filling was flavorful.


Josue Soto
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This Tuscan Turkey Roulade was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the filling was delicious. I especially loved the combination of sausage, spinach, and ricotta cheese.