Southern Thanksgiving Spread
Aug 22, 2020
4 minutes
CLASSIC ROAST TURKEY WITH GIBLET GRAVY
Makes 8 to 10 servings
1 (12-pound) fresh or thawed frozen turkey
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
Giblet Gravy (recipe on page 30)
Garnish: fresh sage, fresh oregano, persimmons
1. Preheat oven to 425°. Spray rack of a roasting pan with cooking spray. Place rack in pan.
Reserve turkey neck and giblets for Giblet Gravy. Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Rub butter on outside of turkey. Tie legs together with butcher’s twine. Sprinkle salt and pepper onto turkey. Pour broth in roasting pan.
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