marinated herb & garlic roast turkey & gravy

Name: Marinated Herb & Garlic Roast Turkey & Gravy
Prep time: 8 h
Cook time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: MARINADE:; 24 ounce(s) salad dressing, oil and vinegar; 1 1/2 cup(s) white wine or apple juice; 8 - rosemary sprigs, fresh; 8 - sage leaves, fresh; 8 - parsley, fresh; 4 clove(s) garlic, chopped; 12 - 14 pound(s) turkey, neck & giblets (reserved for stuffing recipe - see below); OR OPTIONAL EASIER VERSION:; 1 - butterball turkey seasoning kit, garlic & savory herbs; TURKEY & GRAVY:; 1 head - garlic, horizontally halved; 2 stick(s) butter, room temperature; 2 teaspoon(s) rosemary, fresh, chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) sage leaves, fresh, chopped; 3/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1 can(s) chicken broth, low salt; 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour

(2 ratings)

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Private Recipe by

Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)

@KimmiK

Cullowhee, NC

YUM! I thought it was great!

(2 ratings)

yield 12 serving(s)

prep time 8 Hr

cook time 3 Hr 20 Min

Ingredients For marinated herb & garlic roast turkey & gravy

MARINADE:
24 oz

salad dressing, oil and vinegar
1 1/2 c

white wine or apple juice
8

rosemary sprigs, fresh
8

sage leaves, fresh
8

parsley, fresh
4 clove

garlic, chopped
12 - 14 lb

turkey, neck & giblets (reserved for stuffing recipe - see below)
OR OPTIONAL EASIER VERSION:
1

butterball turkey seasoning kit, garlic & savory herbs
TURKEY & GRAVY:
1 head

garlic, horizontally halved
2 stick

butter, room temperature
2 tsp

rosemary, fresh, chopped
1 tsp

sage leaves, fresh, chopped
3/4 tsp

garlic powder
3/4 tsp

salt
1/4 tsp

pepper
1 can

chicken broth, low salt
1/4 c

all purpose flour

How To Make marinated herb & garlic roast turkey & gravy

1
IF USING BUTTERBALL TURKEY SEASONING KIT...skip to step 3. In bowl, combine dressing, 1 C wine, 4 sprigs each rosemary, sage, parsley & chopped garlic. Double up oven bags & place in roasting pan; place turkey in bags. Add dressing mixture; tie bag openings together to seal. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning turkey halfway through.

2
IF NOT USING BUTTERBALL TURKEY SEASONING KIT...Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove turkey from bags; pat dry. Discard marinade & bags.
3
IF USING BUTTERBALL TURKEY SEASONING KIT...Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Loosen skin without making any holes, rub savory seasoning all over meat. Rub butter all over outside of skin & season with Savory Seasoning & chopped rosemary, sage, garlic powder, salt & pepper. Inject all marinade into various parts of turkey. If desired, truss. Coat clean roasting pan with cooking spray. Place turkey in pan with halved garlic head. Rub over turkey. Place remaining herb sprigs in cavity. If desired, truss.
4
Roast turkey until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh away from bone registers 180 degrees F, about 3 hours, basting occasionally & tenting with foil if browning too quickly. Transfer turkey to platter. Remove garlic halves from pan, cool. Let turkey stand 20 minutes before carving.
5
Meanwhile, squeeze garlic from skins; reserve. Whisk together broth & flour; reserve. Strain pan juices; skim fat. Return juices to roasting pan with remaining 1/2 C wine & garlic. Place pan over 2 burners on medium-high heat. Bring to boil; whisk in broth mixture. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, 5 - 7 minutes. Serve with turkey.
6
Dressing Recipe: https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/kimmi-knippel-sweet_memories/grandma-k-s-dressing-stuffing/quick-easy-potatoes?k=Grandma+Knippel&p=1&o=r
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