Perfect Moist Roast Turkey with Gravy Step-by-step recipe
Recipe Information
Roast Turkey
Cultural Context
Roast turkey is a staple of Canadian Thanksgiving, celebrated on the second Monday in October, and is often associated with harvest festivals. The dish symbolizes gratitude and abundance, bringing families together for a festive meal. While traditional recipes are common, many modern variations include unique marinades and stuffing, reflecting regional tastes and preferences.
butter
🥗Healthier: olive oil
💰Cheaper: margarine
Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.
whole turkey
💰Cheaper: turkey breast
Turkey breast is less expensive and easier to cook.
chicken broth
🥗Healthier: vegetable broth
Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.
fresh herbs
💰Cheaper: dried herbs
Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.
Remove turkey from fridge, and bring to room temperature (30 to 60 minutes). Remove the neck plus any giblets or sacks from inside the cavity. Tuck back the wings underneath to prevent the tips from burning.
Place the soft butter in a mixing bowl. Season with pepper. Grate lemon zest and minced garlic cloves. Combine ingredients, using your washed hands or a standard fork.
Gently separate the skin from the breast flesh by running your finger in between. Do both breasts. Using your fingers, stuff the butter mixture under the skin pushing more than half way up the centre of the breast. Do both breasts.
Season the cavity with salt. Into the cavity, add two lemon wedges (same zested lemon), thyme and the bay leaves.
Pat the turkey dry with paper or clean kitchen towel. Drizzle with olive oil and massage well ensuring the whole bird is nicely coated including underneath.
Cover the breasts with kitchen foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 min at 350°F – 180°C.
Remove foil, lower temperature to 320°F – 160°C and continue cooking. As an option, you can baste the turkey every 15 to 30 minutes to avoid it drying. Once cooked, remove from oven, place bird on warmed plate, cover with foil, add a few kitchen towels to retain the heat. Leave to rest at least 60 minutes before carving.
In the same roasting pan, place on your stove, add one tbsp of flour to the vegetables and mix well over moderate heat. Remove the neck and strain gravy mixture into saucepan. Use a whisk or a spoon to help the liquid fall through. Place over low heat and bring to a simmer. Add the cranberry sauce and check for seasoning.
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