Turkey Roasted and Champagne-Basted Turkey |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 180 Minutes |
Ready In: 195 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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When Turkey day comes will you be ready.I made the turkey using this recipe and the champagne adds a wonderful taste as long as you baste along the way. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon salt |
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper |
1 teaspoon celery salt |
12 -15 lbs turkey, ready to cook |
4 tablespoons butter |
2 onions, peeled, sliced, and coarsely chopped |
1/2 teaspoon thyme |
1/2 teaspoon marjoram |
1 cup consomme |
1 pint champagne (korbel or brut) |
1 pint flour |
Directions:
1. Start oven at hot (425 degrees F.).
2. Mix salt, pepper, and celery salt. Rub into turkey thoroughly, inside and out. Place Turkey in roasting pan. Rub 3 tablespoons Butter over breast and down sides. Roast 30 minutes.
3. Combine onions, thyme, marjoram, parsley, and consommé. Pour over turkey. Reduce heat to moderate (325° F.) and continue roasting another hour. Pour champagne over turkey. Roast an hour and then place breast side down. Baste frequently and continue roasting an additional 11/2 hours or until turkey is done: 190-195 degrees Internal Temperature – Use a thermometer. Remove turkey to warmed platter.
4. Cover with foil. Let stand in warm place.
5. Strain pan gravy into a saucepan. Melt remaining 1-tablespoon butter in a cup. Stir in flour smoothly. Cook in microwave for 1 minute. Add cooked flour mixture to strained pan gravy gradually. Stir and let simmer 5 minutes.
6. Serve in warmed gravy boat.
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