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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Cider-Roasted Turkey With Bacon-Apple Cider Gravy?

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (11-pound) fresh or frozen turkey, thawed, 2 1/2 cups apple cider, divided, 1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, and more.

Is Cider-Roasted Turkey With Bacon-Apple Cider Gravy suitable as meat & poultry?

Yes, Cider-Roasted Turkey With Bacon-Apple Cider Gravy falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Cider-Roasted Turkey With Bacon-Apple Cider Gravy?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cider-Roasted Turkey With Bacon-Apple Cider Gravy Recipe

Name: Cider-Roasted Turkey With Bacon-Apple Cider Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (11-pound) fresh or frozen turkey, thawed; 2 1/2 cups apple cider, divided; 1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 thyme sprigs; 1 small Granny Smith apple, quartered; 2 3/4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided; 2 cups frozen pearl onions, thawed; 2 thick bacon slices, cut crosswise into strips; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Cider-Roasted Turkey With Bacon-Apple Cider Gravy

Eats Now Editorial Team · 806 kcal · Meat & Poultry

1
Remove and discard giblets and neck from turkey. Rinse turkey with cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Place turkey in a heavy-duty, jumbo zip-top plastic bag and add 2 cups cider; seal and marinate in refrigerator overnight, turning bag occasionally.
2
Preheat oven to 450u00b0.
3
Remove turkey from bag, reserving marinade. Place turkey, breast side up, in a shallow roasting pan. Pour reserved marinade over turkey. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt on skin and in body cavity. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under turkey. Place thyme sprigs and apple in body cavity. Insert meat thermometer into meaty part of thigh, making sure not to touch bone. Cover loosely with foil. Bake at 450u00b0 for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325u00b0 (do not remove turkey from oven); bake an additional 45 minutes. Add 1 3/4 cups broth and onions to pan; return to oven immediately. Bake, uncovered, an additional hour or until thermometer registers 180u00b0. Place turkey on a serving platter; cover with aluminum foil. Let stand at least 25 minutes. Discard skin, sprigs, and apple.
4
Remove onions from pan with a slotted spoon, set aside, and keep warm. Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Pour turkey drippings into bag. Add remaining 1/2 cup cider to roasting pan; cook over medium-high heat 2 minutes, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add to turkey drippings in bag; let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings into a bowl, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat.
5
Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Add flour to bacon drippings in pan; cook 1 minute. Gradually add remaining 1 cup broth and cider mixture, blending with a whisk. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook over medium heat until thick (about 10 minutes), stirring frequently. Stir in onions and chopped thyme.

Cider-Roasted Turkey With Bacon-Apple Cider Gravy

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