Slow Cooked Herb Marinated Turkey Recipe

Name: Slow Cooked Herb Marinated Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sweet onions (chopped); 12 lb baby carrots; potato (As many as you would like to serve); celery; salt; pepper; 2 (16 ounce) boxes vegetable broth; 2 (12 ounce) bottles hard alcoholic cider; ¼ cup softened butter; ¼ cup olive oil (Divided); ¼ cup shake & blend flour; ½ cup cold water; 3 tablespoons dried thyme; 6 tablespoons dried rosemary; 6 tablespoons ground sage; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 ½ tablespoons pepper

Servings: persons

2 sweet onions (chopped)
12 lb baby carrots
potato (As many as you would like to serve)
celery
salt
pepper
2 (16 ounce) boxes vegetable broth
2 (12 ounce) bottles hard alcoholic cider
¼ cup softened butter
¼ cup olive oil (Divided)
¼ cup shake & blend flour
½ cup cold water
3 tablespoons dried thyme
6 tablespoons dried rosemary
6 tablespoons ground sage
1 tablespoon salt
1 ½ tablespoons pepper

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Note: This Recipe is for an 18 lb.
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stuffed turkey that is cooked in a 18 qt roaster pan.
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Feel free to adapt the ingredients as you will need, just make sure there is plenty is liquid in the pain to cook the turkey properly.
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For Turkey:.
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1) Mix together dry rub ingredients into a small bowl.
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Rub on a layer of olive oil to the entire turkey(Inside and out).
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Rub the dry rub to the entire turkey (Inside and out).
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Wrap the turkey very tightly with plastic wrap and leave in the fridge for 12-24 hours to marinate.
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2) When ready to start cooking, cover the potatoes, celery and carrots in a light layer of olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Layer vegetables in the bottom of the roaster.
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3) Blend together broth, hard cider and butter.
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Pour the mixture on top of the vegetables.
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4) Add Turkey to the slow cooker and baste with broth mixture.
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5) Place lid on roaster pan and cook on 250 degrees for 16-18 hours.
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The turkey is down when reaches 170 degrees.
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Baste occasionally while the turkey is cooking.
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For Gravy:.
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1) When Turkey is done, strain the vegetables and have broth poured into a large skillet.
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Put vegetables aside to serve with the turkey.
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2) Heat on medium-high heat until the broth begins to boil.
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3) In a separate bowl, whisk in the flour and cold water until the flour is full dissolved.
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4) Lower the heat for the broth to simmer and pour in the flour mixture.
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Stir the gravy until is has thickened.

885

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sweet onions (chopped), 12 lb baby carrots, potato (As many as you would like to serve), celery, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooked Herb Marinated 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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Slow Cooked Herb Marinated Turkey

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Variations & substitutions

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