Ingredients
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For the Turkey:
- 1 (12-14 lb) whole turkey, thawed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
For the Vegetable Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups turkey drippings (from the roasting pan)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Turkey
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prep the Turkey: Remove the turkey giblets and neck from the cavity. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Make the Sage Butter: In a bowl, mix the softened butter, chopped sage, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Butter the Turkey: Gently loosen the skin of the turkey breast and spread half of the sage butter underneath the skin. Rub the remaining butter all over the outside of the turkey.
- Stuff the Turkey: Place the quartered onion and lemon halves inside the turkey cavity.
- Add Broth: Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan to keep the turkey moist.
Roast the Turkey
- Place in Oven: Place the turkey on a rack in the roasting pan, breast side up.
- Roast: Roast the turkey for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste with pan juices every 30 minutes.
- Rest the Turkey: Once done, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.
Make the Gravy
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Flour: Stir in the flour and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
- Add Turkey Drippings: Slowly whisk in the turkey drippings from the roasting pan, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 5-10 minutes.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 min.
- Cook Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-10 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g