Herb-Roasted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy Recipe

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Herb-Roasted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 quarts cold water
2 cups coarse kosher salt
8 large fresh or dried bay leaves
2 tbsp black peppercorns
2 tbsp whole allspice
1 16- to 17-lb turkey; giblets removed , neck reserved
3 tbsp minced fresh italian parsley
3 tbsp minced fresh thyme
3 tbsp minced fresh sage
3 tbsp minced fresh marjoram
1 tsp minced fresh rosemary
1 tsp ground nutmeg
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
4 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 cups apple cider
3 tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tbsp calvados ( apple brandy)
2 large granny smith apples, quartered, cored
2 large onions, quartered
1 cup apple cider

Directions:

To brine the turkey: Line extra-large pot or bowl with two 13-gallon (or larger) plastic bags, 1 inside the other. Combine 1 quart water, salt, bay leaves, peppercorns, and allspice in large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until salt dissolves. Remove from heat. Add 1 quart cold water and cool to lukewarm. Pour into plastic bags; mix in remaining 6 quarts water. Wrap turkey neck and refrigerate. Submerge turkey in brine to cover completely, gathering bags tightly to eliminate any air; tie bags closed. Refrigerate turkey in brine in pot at least 18 hours and up to 20 hours.
Line large roasting pan with 4 layers of paper towels. Remove turkey from brine and drain well; discard brine. Place turkey in prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
For herb butter and gravy: Mix parsley, thyme, sage, marjoram, rosemary, and nutmeg in small bowl. Transfer 1/4 cup herb mixture to small bowl; mix in 1/2 cup butter.
Combine broth and apple cider in heavy large saucepan. Boil until reduced to 3 cups, about 20 minutes. Pour broth reduction into bowl. Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in same saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour; stir 1 minute. Whisk in broth reduction, then cream, Calvados, and remaining herb mixture. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until gravy base is thickened and reduced to 2 3/4 cups, whisking often, about 20 minutes. Cool gravy base slightly. (Gravy base and herb butter can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.)
To roast the turkey: Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Remove turkey from roasting pan; drain any accumulated juices from main cavity. Discard paper towels from roasting pan. Melt herb butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Brush bottom of roasting pan with some of herb butter. Return turkey to prepared pan. Tuck wing tips under; tie legs together loosely to hold shape. Place some apple quarters and onion quarters in main cavity. Brush remaining herb butter over turkey; sprinkle with pepper. Scatter remaining apples and onions around turkey in pan. Add reserved turkey neck to pan.
Roast turkey 1 hour. Baste with 1/2 cup apple cider. Roast turkey 30 minutes. Baste with remaining 1/2 cup cider. Roast turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, basting turkey every 30 minutes with pan juices and covering breast loosely with foil if browning too quickly, about 2 hours longer (3 1/2 hours total). Transfer turkey to platter; let stand at least 30 minutes before carving (internal temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees).
Discard apples, onions, and turkey neck from pan. Pour pan juices into large glass measuring cup; spoon off fat from surface. Pour degreased juices into gravy base and bring to boil over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally. Boil until gravy thickens enough to coat spoon and is reduced to 3 1/2 cups, about 15 minutes. Season gravy to taste with pepper.
Serve turkey with gravy.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1144.57 Kcal (4792 kJ)
Calories from fat	460.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	51.17g	79%
Cholesterol	2598.14mg	866%
Sodium	12690.51mg	529%
Potassium	1709.11mg	36%
Total Carbs	17.02g	6%
Sugars	9.38g	38%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	7%
Protein	141.97g	284%
Vitamin C	6.7mg	11%
Vitamin A	31mg	1032%
Iron	47.3mg	263%
Calcium	276.7mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	63.66 Kcal (267 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.85g	79%
Cholesterol	144.5mg	866%
Sodium	705.81mg	529%
Potassium	95.06mg	36%
Total Carbs	0.95g	6%
Sugars	0.52g	38%
Dietary Fiber	0.09g	7%
Protein	7.9g	284%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	11%
Vitamin A	1.7mg	1032%
Iron	2.6mg	263%
Calcium	15.4mg	28%

* 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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