Roasted Turkey with Shiitake-Leek Pan Sauce and Can

Name: Roasted Turkey with Shiitake-Leek Pan Sauce and Candied Yams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 to 15 pound) turkey, lightly brined over night (water should taste like weak sea water), optional but highly recommended especially if it is frozen; Canola oil, to coat; Black pepper; 10 cloves garlic, sliced; 3 cups sliced shiitakes; 4 leeks, white part only, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 2 cups white wine; 4 cups chicken stock; Candied Yams, recipe follows; 8 large yams or sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 2 oranges, zested and juiced; 2 tablespoons ginger, minced; 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder; 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces; Salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

1 (12 to 15 pound) turkey, lightly brined over night (water should taste like weak sea water), optional but highly recommended especially if it is frozen
Canola oil, to coat
Black pepper
10 cloves garlic, sliced
3 cups sliced shiitakes
4 leeks, white part only, cut into 1/4 inch dice
2 cups white wine
4 cups chicken stock
Candied Yams, recipe follows
8 large yams or sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 oranges, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon five spice powder
4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Salt and black pepper

1
Pre-heat the oven to 550 degrees.
2
Heat a roasting pan large enough to hold the bird in the warming oven.
3
Pull bird out of brine and rinse extremely well.
4
Pat dry and rub canola oil all over and inside the bird and season with black pepper.
5
Place turkey into the hot roasting pan and return to the oven.
6
Let brown on top, about 20 to 30 minutes.
7
Place foil on top of the bird and reduce oven to 325 degrees.
8
Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until juices run clear after puncturing between leg and breast.
9
Let bird rest 10 minutes before slicing.
10
Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of fat (reserve the rest).
11
Place roasting pan on a high burner and saute garlic, shiitakes, and leeks until soft, about 5 to 8 minutes.
12
Season and deglaze with white wine and reduce by 50 percent.
13
Add stock and reduce by 25 percent.
14
Check for flavor.
15
Keep sauce hot.
16
Do not wash roasting pan.
17
Place a mound of yams in the middle of a platter and surround with sliced turkey.
18
Serve sauce in a small sauceboat.
19
Beverage: Buttery California Chardonnay
20
In a large bowl, mix together the yams, sugar, juice, zest, ginger, five spice powder, and butter.
21
Season.
22
Place in a preheated 325 degrees oven (when you turn the oven down for the turkey) and bake for 1 1/2 to hours, or until potatoes or soft.

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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.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 1 (12 to 15 pound) turkey, lightly brined over night (water should taste like weak sea water), optional but highly recommended especially if it is frozen, Canola oil, to coat, Black pepper, 10 cloves garlic, sliced, and more.

Yes, Roasted Turkey with Shiitake-Leek Pan Sauce and Candied Yams 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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Roasted Turkey with Shiitake-Leek Pan Sauce and Candied Yams

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