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champagne-roasted turkey

(2 ratings)
FantasyFaery54 avatar
Recipe by
Penny Hall
@FantasyFaery54
Tucson, AZ

It is only a couple months away for Thanksgiving. This is from Mr.Food.com Fancy up that holiday bird by bathing it in champagne. It's a simple but fancy way out of the "plain old roasted turkey" rut!

(2 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 2 Hr 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For champagne-roasted turkey

  • 1 (7 lb) bone-in turkey breast
  • 1/2 lb red seedless grapes, stemmned and cut in half (about 1 1/2 cups) divided
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) champagne (see options)
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

How To Make champagne-roasted turkey

  • 1
    1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray. 2. Place turkey in pan and spoon 1 cup grape halves into neck cavity. Season turkey all over with salt and pepper. Pour champagne into pan around turkey. 3. Roast turkey for 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 hours, or until no pink remains and juices run clear, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices. If turkey begins to get too browned, cover loosely with aluminum foil. 4. In a medium saucepan, combine chicken broth, cornstarch, and pan drippings with fat removed; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup grape halves and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through. 5. Carve turkey and serve with champagne-grape sauce. Options If you'd rather, you can use nonalcoholic sparkling grape or apple juice, or even apple cider, instead of champagne. It all works to make this a winning change-of-pace roasted turkey your gang will love!
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