Stew Leonard'S Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

Name: Stew Leonard'S Thanksgiving Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tbs. olive oil; 1 medium onion (chopped); 4 cloves of garlic(peeled and sliced); 1 medium apple(peeled, cored and cubed); 2 stalks of celery(trimmed, washed ,and chopped); 4 bay leaves(broken into fingernail-sized pieces); 1 tbs, fresh thyme (chopped); 1 tbs. fresh sage (chopped); Salt and freshly ground black pepper(to taste); 1/2 orange skin and pith removed cut into wedges; 2 tbs. white wine vinegar; 18-20 pound turkey.

Servings: persons

1/2 tbs. olive oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
4 cloves of garlic(peeled and sliced)
1 medium apple(peeled, cored and cubed)
2 stalks of celery(trimmed, washed ,and chopped)
4 bay leaves(broken into fingernail-sized pieces)
1 tbs, fresh thyme (chopped)
1 tbs. fresh sage (chopped)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper(to taste)
1/2 orange skin and pith removed cut into wedges
2 tbs. white wine vinegar
18-20 pound turkey.

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Wednesday before Thanksgiving
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1. In a large pan over medium-high heat, combine the olive oil, and garlic, and cook, stirring until the garlic is golden-4-5. Add other ingredients(except the vinegar) saute,stirring, until everything is moist and blended. Remove from the heat, place in a covered container, and refrigerate.
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2. Remove everything from inside turkey, including neck, gizzard,heart, liver. Put aside. Fill your sink with cold water add a handful of salt and 2 teaspoons of white wine vinegar. Place turkey in water using your hands rinse the turkey well inside and out. Remove the turkey and rinse under faucet with fresh cold water inside and out.
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3. Dry the turkey with paper towels. When marinade is cool remove from the fridge and fill the cavity of your turkey (the orange mixture is a marinade because it flavors and moistens the turkey during cooking) Put the turkey in a roasting pan and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
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On Thanksgiving Day
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New ingredients: Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste and 2 tbs. olive oil
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Recipe
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1 Place an empty roasting pan in the oven and preheat to 400F. You want to heat the Pan in order to give the bottom of the turkey a crisp texture I do not recommend a roasting rack.
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2. Season the turkey with salt and pepper. Rub it all over with 2 tbs of olive oil.Carefully remove the roasting pan and place turkey in. If turkey has a pop-up timer make sure it faces forward.
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3. Place in oven. After 30 min. turn down heat to 350F place aluminum foil over the turkey. Every 30 min baste the turkey with pan juices.1 oven open= +5min:(The turkey takes about 3 hours and 15 min
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4.About 30 minutes before the turkey is done remove foil. If pop-up timer is activated remove turkey from oven let sit for 15-20 minutes so juices re-spread.

1032

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

133

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 tbs. olive oil, 1 medium onion (chopped), 4 cloves of garlic(peeled and sliced), 1 medium apple(peeled, cored and cubed), and more.

Yes, Stew Leonard'S Thanksgiving Turkey falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Stew Leonard'S Thanksgiving Turkey

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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