Roast Stuffed Turkey Recipe

Name: Roast Stuffed Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 17-to-20-pound ready-to-cook turkey; 6 cups stuffing such as a pork and sage stuffing (see recipe); 3 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil; Salt to taste if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 onions, about 1/2 pound, peeled; 1 turkey neck; 1 cup fresh or canned chicken broth; 1 cup water; Giblet gravy (see recipe)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Stuff turkey cavity with about 5 cups of stuffing.
3
Place folded piece of aluminum foil inside cavity opening to hold stuffing in place.
4
Fill neck opening with remaining stuffing and fold over skin to enclose.
5
Truss turkey with string.
6
Place turkey in large roasting pan.
7
Rub all over with oil, salt and pepper.
8
Scatter onions and turkey neck around it.
9
Put in oven and roast about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
10
Baste and cover breast loosely with aluminum foil.
11
Reduce oven heat to 400 degrees.
12
Roast turkey about 50 minutes and pour chicken broth and water around it.
13
Replace foil and continue baking, basting often, at least every 15 minutes.
14
Cook about 2 hours longer.
15
Total cooking time is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
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The cooking time is 11 or 12 minutes per pound.
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When done, joint between leg and thigh bone will move easily when touched.
18
If skin is pierced at that joint, the juices that run out will be clear.
19
A meat thermometer inserted into the stuffing or breast meat will register 160 degrees.
20
Remove turkey from roasting pan and pour off the basting liquid.
21
Strain it.
22
Skim off the fat.
23
Pour skimmed juices into the giblet gravy.
24
Bring to the boil and skim off any additional fat.
25
There should be about 3 cups of gravy.

1184

kcal

Calories

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 17-to-20-pound ready-to-cook turkey, 6 cups stuffing such as a pork and sage stuffing (see recipe), 3 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil, Salt to taste if desired, and more.

Yes, Roast Stuffed Turkey 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.

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Roast Stuffed Turkey

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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