Classic Roast Turkey and Gravy Recipe

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Classic Roast Turkey and Gravy
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Ingredients
11
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Nutrition
217
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Remove giblets and neck from turkey; place in a large saucepan, adding bay leaf, 1 celery rib, and half the onion. Add 6 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour. Pour through a strainer. (You should yield 3 cups; add water if necessary to measure 3 cups.) Set aside.
  2. Rinse turkey with cold water. Drain; pat dry. Sprinkle body cavity with salt and pepper; place remaining celery rib and onion inside cavity. Close cavity; tie ends of legs together with heavy string. Tuck wingtips under bird. Place turkey in a lightly greased roasting pan, breast side up. Rub turkey all over with 2 tablespoons softened butter; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  3. Roast, uncovered, at 325° until a meat thermometer reaches 180° in the thigh (about 3 hours), basting after 1 and 2 hours with remaining softened butter; turn turkey halfway through roasting. Baste frequently during last 45 minutes of cooking. Add 1 cup reserved turkey broth to roasting pan during last half hour of roasting. If turkey starts to brown too much, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  4. Let turkey rest in pan 5 minutes; carefully remove to a serving platter or carving board. Cover with foil, and let rest up to 45 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare gravy. Skim excess fat from pan drippings, if desired. Working over medium heat on the stovetop, whisk flour into pan drippings until smooth. Whisking constantly, gradually add remaining 2 cups turkey broth; simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until gravy is thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Serve gravy with turkey. Garnish turkey, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 216.57 Kcal (907 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.98g 23%
Cholesterol 71.32mg 24%
Sodium 369.07mg 15%
Potassium 195.19mg 4%
Total Carbs 7.31g 2%
Sugars 0.67g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.77g 3%
Protein 13.66g 27%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 20.2mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 207.54 Kcal (869 kJ)
Calories from fat 129.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.35g 23%
Cholesterol 68.35mg 24%
Sodium 353.69mg 15%
Potassium 187.05mg 4%
Total Carbs 7.01g 2%
Sugars 0.64g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.74g 3%
Protein 13.09g 27%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 19.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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