Delta Roasted Turkey With Million-Dollar Gravy

Name: Delta Roasted Turkey With Million-Dollar Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cheesecloth; 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided; 5 thick hickory-smoked bacon slices; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons pepper; 1 (14-lb.) whole fresh or frozen turkey, thawed; Kitchen string; 2 cups dry white wine; 2 bay leaves; 6 black peppercorns; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 4 fresh parsley sprigs; 1 cup butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Servings: persons

Cheesecloth
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
5 thick hickory-smoked bacon slices
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 (14-lb.) whole fresh or frozen turkey, thawed
Kitchen string
2 cups dry white wine
2 bay leaves
6 black peppercorns
4 fresh thyme sprigs
4 fresh parsley sprigs
1 cup butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, softened

1
Cut cheesecloth into a 3- x 3-ft. square. (Cheesecloth should be large enough to wrap around entire turkey.) Soak cheesecloth in 1 cup broth 15 minutes. Wring out cheesecloth, discarding excess broth. Lay cheesecloth on top of a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Place bacon in center of cheesecloth.
2
Preheat oven to 500u00b0. Combine 1/2 cup softened butter, salt, and pepper. Remove giblets and neck from turkey, and pat turkey dry with paper towels. Loosen and lift skin from turkey breast with fingers, without totally detaching skin; rub about one-third of butter mixture underneath skin. Carefully replace skin, and rub remaining butter mixture over outside of turkey. Tie ends of legs together with kitchen string; tuck wingtips under. Place turkey, breast side down, on top of bacon in roasting pan. Lift sides of cheesecloth up and over turkey. Twist ends of cheesecloth together, and secure tightly with string. Trim excess cheesecloth and string.
3
Stir together wine, next 4 ingredients, and 1 cup broth. Pour into roasting pan.
4
Bake turkey at 500u00b0 for 30 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, heat 1 cup butter and 1/2 cup broth in a saucepan over low heat just until butter is melted. Pour mixture over turkey. Reduce oven temperature to 300u00b0, and bake 2 1/2 hours, basting with pan drippings every 30 minutes.
6
Remove turkey from oven, and increase oven temperature to 400u00b0. Carefully transfer turkey to a cutting board, using clean dish towels. Remove and discard cheesecloth and bacon. Carefully return turkey, breast side up, to roasting pan.
7
Bake turkey at 400u00b0 for 30 minutes or until skin is golden brown and a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of thigh registers 170u00b0 to 175u00b0. Transfer turkey to a serving platter, reserving pan drippings in roasting pan. Let turkey stand 20 minutes before carving.
8
Pour pan drippings through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a 4-cup glass measuring cup. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove excess fat from surface of drippings.
9
Pour 2 cups drippings into a medium saucepan; stir in remaining 1 cup broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Combine flour and 2 Tbsp. butter to form a smooth paste. Whisk butter mixture into broth mixture, and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.

1956

kcal

Calories

140

Fat

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cheesecloth, 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided, 5 thick hickory-smoked bacon slices, 1/2 cup butter, softened, and more.

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

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

That's it — enjoy your meal!