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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 240 Minutes |
Ready In: 265 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
1 turkey leg |
2 turkey wings |
1 turkey neck |
2 tablespoons canola oil |
salt and freshly ground black pepper |
6 large garlic cloves |
2 vidalia sweet onions, quartered |
2 carrots, chopped in thirds |
3 stalks celery, chopped in thirds |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 teaspoon pepper |
6 fresh sage leaves |
amazing gravy, recipe follows |
4 tablespoons butter |
3/4 cup all-purpose flour |
4 cups turkey stock, warm |
1 teaspoon black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Evenly rub turkey parts with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large roasting pan, place turkey, skin side down, in oven and roast for 45 minutes.
3. Prepare and combine vegetables. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F, briefly remove turkey, add in vegetables, turning to coat in bottom of pan juices. Place turkey, skin side up on top of vegetables and continue to roast for another 35 minutes.
4. Remove pan from oven, place over burners and add in 4 quarts of water. Scrape bottom of pan to remove stuck bits, repositioning turkey and vegetables as needed. Keep at a medium to low simmer for 2 hours, uncovered until deep in color and flavor. Strain turkey and vegetables from stock, pushing any vegetable matter through strainer. Let sit, and skim fat from top.
5. Amazing Gravy:
6. In a large saute pan, melt butter, stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add in warm turkey stock 1/2 cup at a time until gravy is desired consistency. Add in spices and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
7. Serve with turkey.
8. Yield: 3 1/2 cups
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