Classic Roasted Turkey With Pan Gravy

Serves: 3

Terence Turner

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

60

Spice

52

Sweetness

50

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Remove the package of the giblets and neck from the turkey cavity

2

Rinse the turkey with cold water and pat dry with a paper towel

3

Tie the ends of the drumsticks together

4

Place the turkey, breast side-up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan

5

Brush the turkey with the stock

6

Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat, making sure the thermometer is not touching the bone

7

Roast at 325 degrees F for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until the thermometer reads 180 degrees F and the drumstick moves easily, basting occasionally with the stock

8

Begin checking for doneness after 2 1/2 hours of cooking time

9

Let stand for 10 minutes

10

Remove the turkey from the roasting pan

11

Pour off any fat

12

Stir the stock and flour in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth

13

Stir the stock mixture in the pan

14

Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture boils and thickens

15

Season to taste

16

Serve the gravy with the turkey

17

Serving Suggestion: Serve with savory herb stuffing and cranberry relish

18

For dessert serve with pumpkin pie