A rub made of herbs, lemon zest, and garlic infuses every bite of this juicy bird. It's accompanied by a rich homemade gravy made from pan drippings and a touch of cream.
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium shallot, minced
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary plus 5 sprigs, divided
1 ½ tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1 (12 pound) turkey
1 small onion, quartered
1 medium lemon, halved
1 stalk celery, cut into 4 pieces
1 medium carrot, cut into 4 pieces
5 sprigs fresh sage
5 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 cup pan drippings from turkey
1 medium shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup dry white wine
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
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