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@ The Fishcake🐶🐾 & 763 others
2023-11-18 23:28:31Chef's notes
Serving these two dishes together will create a delightful centerpiece for your Thanksgiving meal, offering a perfect blend of traditional flavors with a homemade touch.
Details
- ⏲️ Prep time: 30 min
- 🍳 Cook time: 1 - 2 hours
- 🍽️ Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey (about 12-14 lbs), thawed and ready to cook
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2-3 cloves of garlic
- Apple and Sage Stuffing
- 1 loaf of crusty bread, cut into cubes
- 2 apples, cored and chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the Herb Butter: Mix the softened butter with the chopped thyme, rosemary, and sage. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the Turkey: Remove any giblets from the turkey and pat it dry. Loosen the skin and spread a generous amount of herb butter under and over the skin.
- Add Aromatics: Inside the turkey cavity, place the quartered onion, lemon halves, and garlic cloves.
- Roast: Place the turkey in a roasting pan. Tent with aluminum foil and roast. A general guideline is about 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the thigh.
- Rest and Serve: Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
- Next: Apple and Sage Stuffing
- Dry the Bread: Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and let them dry overnight, or toast them in the oven.
- Cook the Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter and cook the onion, celery, and garlic until soft.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the apples, sage, and bread cubes to the skillet. Stir in the chicken broth until the mixture is moist. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake: Transfer the stuffing to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 30-40 minutes, until golden brown on top.