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Absolutely Foolproof Thanksgiving Turkey with Herb-Infused Gravy

This recipe guarantees an utterly foolproof, delectably juicy, and flavorful Thanksgiving turkey, complimented by a savory herb-infused gravy. It walks beginners through each step to ensure a stress-free, successful holiday feast that will leave your guests craving for more.
3 hr
TOTAL TIME
1248
CALORIES
$4.65
PER SERVING
Absolutely Foolproof Thanksgiving Turkey with Herb-Infused Gravy
Ingredients
STUFFING
8 SERVINGS
Granny Smith Apple
1 whole granny smith apple
cut into eighths
Fresh Rosemary
8 stems fresh rosemary
whole
Navel Orange
1 whole navel orange
cut into eighths
Yellow Onion
1 whole yellow onion
quartered
Fresh Sage
8 leaves fresh sage
whole
Fresh Thyme
10 stems fresh thyme
TURKEY
Unsalted Butter
3 tbsp unsalted butter
softened
Whole Turkey
14 lbs whole turkey
completely thawed
Kosher Salt
1 tbsp kosher salt
Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp ground black pepper
GRAVY
All-purpose Flour
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
Chicken Stock
2 cups chicken stock
Directions
PREPARATION
PREP TIME
3 hr
COOK TIME
3 hr
TOTAL TIME
1
Thaw your turkey fully if it was initially frozen. To do this, place the turkey in a deep tray in the refrigerator for about four days, this ensures it thaws evenly and safely.
2
Once completely thawed, discard the giblets from the turkey's cavity.
3
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
STUFFING
4
Combine the apple, orange, onion, rosemary, sage, and thyme and stuff this mixture into both cavities of the turkey, ensuring nothing falls without forcing it in.
TURKEY
5
Place the turkey, breast-side down on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
6
Apply the unsalted butter on all external surfaces of the turkey.
7
Next, season the turkey liberally with the kosher salt and black pepper.
BAKING
8
Insert a meat thermometer into the deepest part of the turkey thigh, and set it to 165 degrees.
9
Transfer the turkey to the preheated oven and bake until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, approximately 2.5-3 hours.
GRAVY
10
To prepare the gravy, mix 2 cups of chicken stock with the pan drippings, add flour to thicken.
BAKING
11
Once done, remove the turkey from the oven, cover with foil, and let it rest for about 20 minutes before slicing.
SERVING
12
Serve the succulent turkey slices drizzled with the warm, fragrant gravy. Enjoy!
Health Info
Macros
13g
CARBS
50g
FAT
174g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT