| CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
| Meats |
New England |
|
1 |
Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 1/2 |
c |
All purpose flour |
| 6 |
T |
3/4 stick butter cut into |
|
|
pieces |
| 5 |
c |
Canned low-salt chicken |
|
|
broth |
| 1 |
|
14-to-15-pound turkey |
| 6 |
c |
Herbed Bread, Cracker and |
|
|
Leek Dressing |
| 2 1/2 |
T |
Butter, melted |
| 3 1/2 |
c |
Canned low-salt chicken |
|
|
broth |
| 1 |
T |
Pure maple syrup |
| 1/8 |
t |
Ground ginger |
| 3 |
T |
Minced mixed fresh herbs |
|
|
such as parsley sage |
|
|
savory and/or thyme |
| 5 1/2 |
|
lespoons melted butter. Sprinkle turkey with salt , lespoons melted butter. Sprinkle turkey with salt and pepper. |
|
|
Servings |
INSTRUCTIONS
1998
In early spring, colonists would tap into sugar maple trees to draw
off the smoky-sweet syrup, which was a substitute for expensive
imported sugar. Here, the syrup is brushed onto the turkey to add a
deep golden finish. New Englanders liked their gravies rich and dark,
and often kept a box of browned or "scorched" flour on hand to aid in
browning, as well as flavoring and thickening. This delectable gravy
borrows that technique. Be sure to start the gravy early in the day.
For gravy: Toast flour in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat
until pale golden (about the color of peanuts), stirring constantly,
about 7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Add butter and whisk until
butter melts and mixture is smooth (mixture will become very dark).
Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to boil over medium heat, whisking
frequently. Reduce heat; simmer until gravy is reduced to 21/2 cups,
about 30 minutes. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.) For
turkey: Preheat oven to 325°F. Rinse turkey inside and out; discard
any pieces of fat in neck and main cavity. Pat turkey dry with paper
towels. Fill neck cavity loosely with bread dressing. Fold skin over
and secure with skewer. Fill main cavity loosely with bread dressing.
Place turkey on rack in large roasting pan. Tie turkey legs together
to hold shape. Tuck wings under turkey. Brush turkey with Pour 1/2
cup broth into roasting pan. Roast turkey 3 hours, basting with pan
juices and adding 1/2 cup broth to pan every 30 minutes. Mix maple
syrup, ginger and 1 tablespoon melted butter in small bowl; brush
mixture over turkey. Continue to roast turkey until thermometer
inserted into innermost part of thigh registers 180°F, about 15
minutes longer. Transfer turkey to platter. Tent with foil and let
turkey stand 30 minutes. Meanwhile, scrape pan juices and any browned
bits from roasting pan into 2-cup measuring cup. Spoon off and discard
fat from surface of juices. Add juices to gravy. Add herbs and bring
to simmer. Season gravy with salt and pepper. Serve turkey with
dressing and gravy. Bon Appétit November 1996 Posted to
recipelu-digest by Sandy <sandysno@pctech.net> on Mar 05,
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