Whole Roasted Turkeys with Fennel Spice Rub (Michael Chiarello) Recipe

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Whole Roasted Turkeys with Fennel Spice Rub (Michael Chiarello)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Remove necks and giblets and put into a large saucepan. Add onions, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, and the chicken stock. Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat and let simmer until reduced to about 2 cups. Strain and reserve; this is the turkey stock that you will use for the gravy.
  3. Wash the turkeys, inside and out, and dry well. Coat inside and out with half of the olive oil. Season each turkey on the outside generously with the spice rub, pressing it in to adhere. Place 4 rosemary sprigs and 2 lemon halves inside the cavity of each turkey.
  4. Arrange 4 of the halved carrots and 4 celery stalks on each of 2 half-sheet pans or baking sheets. Position each turkey on top of the carrots and celery so that the turkey does not rest directly on the bottom of the pan. Drizzle turkeys with remaining olive oil.
  5. Roast until an instant-read thermometer (inserted deep into the thigh but away from the bone) reads 165 degrees F and juices in the thigh run clear when pierced with a fork, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours; begin checking at 2 hours. Remove from the pans and let rest for 15 minutes before carving. Reserve pan juices for gravy.
  6. While turkeys are resting, make the gravy. In a medium heavy saucepan, cook flour and butter over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until a blond roux is formed. Add pan juices and then reserved turkey stock and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and let simmer until thickened and ready to serve.
  7. Carve turkey as desired and serve with gravy.
  8. Fennel Spice Rub:
  9. Put the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and peppercorns in a heavy pan over medium heat. Watch carefully, tossing frequently so the seeds toast evenly. When light brown and fragrant, pour the seeds onto a plate to cool. They must be cool before grinding, or they will gum up the blades.
  10. Pour the seeds into a blender and add the salt. Blend to a fine powder, shaking the blender occasionally to redistribute the seeds. Store in a tightly sealed glass jar in a cool, dry place, or freeze.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 519.36 Kcal (2174 kJ)
Calories from fat 260.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.95g 45%
Cholesterol 183.66mg 61%
Sodium 623.75mg 26%
Potassium 863.06mg 18%
Total Carbs 13.76g 5%
Sugars 3.11g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4.83g 19%
Protein 53.75g 108%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 141mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 140.79 Kcal (589 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.85g 45%
Cholesterol 49.79mg 61%
Sodium 169.08mg 26%
Potassium 233.95mg 18%
Total Carbs 3.73g 5%
Sugars 0.84g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 19%
Protein 14.57g 108%
Vitamin C 2mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 1mg 21%
Calcium 38.2mg 14%

* 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

  • 12
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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