Roast Turkey With Prosciutto, Rosemary and Garlic Recipe

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Roast Turkey With Prosciutto, Rosemary and Garlic
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Directions:

  1. Pat turkey dry.
  2. Run hands under skin of turkey, separating skin from breast and thighs.
  3. Rub 3 tablespoons rosemary and 3 tablespoons garlic under skin over breast and thighs.
  4. Carefully arrange half of prosciutto under skin over breast and thighs.
  5. Rub 1 tablespoon rosemary and 1 tablespoon garlic inside cavity of turkey.
  6. Sprinkle remaining prosciutto into cavity.
  7. Place turkey in heavy large roasting pan.
  8. Cover with plastic and chill overnight.
  9. Preheat oven to 450°F
  10. Rub outside of turkey with oil.
  11. Season with pepper.
  12. Place 1 head of garlic in cavity of turkey.
  13. Place 2 heads of garlic in roasting pan.
  14. Tie turkey legs together.
  15. Roast turkey 30 minutes.
  16. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F
  17. Continue roasting turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 180°F, basting occasionally with 2 cups broth, about 3 hours.
  18. Transfer turkey to platter.
  19. Surround with roasted garlic and garlic from turkey cavity.
  20. Remove prosciutto from turkey cavity; reserve.
  21. Tent turkey with foil.
  22. Pour pan juices into large glass measuring cup.
  23. Skim fat from surface of pan juices, reserving 3 tablespoons fat.
  24. Set roasting pan over medium-high heat.
  25. Add wine and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits.
  26. Add wine mixture to pan juices in cup (liquids should measure 2 1/2 cups; if not, add more both or boil until reduced to 2 1/2 cups).
  27. Heat reserved 3 tablespoons fat in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
  28. Add flour; stir until golden, about 2 minutes.
  29. Whisk in pan juices.
  30. Mix in 1/2 teaspoon rosemary.
  31. Boil until thickened to sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  32. Mix in reserved prosciutto.
  33. Garnish turkey with rosemary springs. Serve with gravy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1224.44 Kcal (5126 kJ)
Calories from fat 458.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.91g 78%
Cholesterol 603.61mg 201%
Sodium 1699.05mg 71%
Potassium 2014.92mg 43%
Total Carbs 3.99g 1%
Sugars 0.16g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.27g 1%
Protein 186.49g 373%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 8%
Iron 8.3mg 46%
Calcium 106.3mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 135.23 Kcal (566 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.62g 78%
Cholesterol 66.66mg 201%
Sodium 187.65mg 71%
Potassium 222.53mg 43%
Total Carbs 0.44g 1%
Sugars 0.02g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.03g 1%
Protein 20.6g 373%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 8%
Iron 0.9mg 46%
Calcium 11.7mg 11%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 28.7
    Points
  • 31
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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