Pancetta-Sage Turkey with Pancetta-Sage Gravy

Health score
6%
Pancetta-Sage Turkey with Pancetta-Sage Gravy
45 min.
12
350kcal

Suggestions


Impress your family and friends this holiday season with our delectable Pancetta-Sage Turkey, complemented by a rich and flavorful Pancetta-Sage Gravy. This scrumptious main dish captures the essence of traditional turkey preparations while adding a modern twist with the savory intensity of pancetta and fresh herbs. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering for dinner or a cozy lunch, this recipe serves a generous 12 portions, ensuring everyone enjoys a mouthwatering feast.

With just 45 minutes of active cooking time and a total of 3 hours in the oven, you’ll find that preparing this dish is easier than you might think. The combination of finely chopped pancetta and aromatic herbs creates a savory butter that beautifully seasons the turkey, resulting in moist and tender meat infused with flavor. The accompanying gravy, made from drippings and stock, ties everything together, offering a velvety texture that will elevate your meal to gourmet status.

Perfectly seasoned and beautifully roasted, this turkey will be the centerpiece of your dining table, leaving your guests raving about the delightful flavors. Don’t forget to set aside time to let the turkey rest before carving—it’s the secret to juicy meat! So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and let this Pancetta-Sage Turkey become the highlight of your festive menu!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup all purpose flour 
  • teaspoons pepper black freshly ground
  • cup cooking wine dry white
  • teaspoon rosemary fresh chopped
  • teaspoon sage fresh chopped
  •  garlic cloves peeled
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup pancetta diced italian thinly sliced ( bacon; 3 ounces)
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
  •  rosemary sprigs fresh
  •  sage sprigs fresh
  • tablespoons shallots minced
  • 0.3 cup shallots chopped
  • 14 pound turkey dry rinsed for shortcut turkey stock
  • cups shortcut turkey stock 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted room temperature ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. With machine running, drop garlic down feed tube of processor and chop.
  2. Add pancetta. Pulse to chop finely.
  3. Add all remaining ingredients. Pulse blending to coarse paste.
  4. Transfer to small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
  5. Set rack at lowest position in oven and preheat to 325°F.
  6. Sprinkle main turkey cavity with salt and pepper.
  7. Spread with 2 tablespoons pancetta-sage butter. Starting at neck end, slide hand between skin and meat of breast, thighs, and upper drumsticks to loosen skin.
  8. Spread remaining butter over thighs, drumsticks, and breast meat under skin. Fill main cavity with herb sprigs. Tie legs loosely to hold shape. Tuck wing tips under.
  9. Place turkey on rack set in large roasting pan. Rub turkey all over with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  10. Pour 2 cups stock into pan.
  11. Roast turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F to 170°F, about 3 hours. Tilt turkey so juices run into pan.
  12. Transfer turkey to platter. Tent with foil; let rest at least 30 minutes (temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees). Reserve pan.
  13. Scrape juices and browned bits from roasting pan into large glass measuring cup. Spoon off fat. Reserve 2 tablespoons.
  14. Heat 2 tablespoons reserved fat in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  15. Add pancetta; sauté until beginning to crisp, about 5 minutes.
  16. Add shallots; sauté 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium.
  17. Add flour; whisk until golden, about 4 minutes.
  18. Whisk in 3 cups stock, wine, and degreased pan juices. Bring to boil, whisking. Cook to desired consistency, about 5 minutes.
  19. Whisk in rosemary and sage; season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories350kcal
Protein20.89%
Fat48.4%
Carbs30.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.67
Glycemic Load
1.92
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
12.85347832545%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Hesperetin
0.08mg
Naringenin
0.16mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:349.9kcal
17.49%
Fat:17.8g
27.39%
Saturated Fat:6.3g
39.37%
Carbohydrates:25.42g
8.47%
Net Carbohydrates:24.97g
9.08%
Sugar:10.03g
11.14%
Cholesterol:36.14mg
12.05%
Sodium:945.79mg
41.12%
Alcohol:2.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.41%
100%
Protein:17.29g
34.59%
Vitamin B3:9.9mg
49.49%
Copper:0.93mg
46.47%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
31.56%
Selenium:16.84µg
24.06%
Vitamin B6:0.44mg
21.77%
Phosphorus:200.11mg
20.01%
Potassium:692.83mg
19.8%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.49%
Folate:37.35µg
9.34%
Iron:1.65mg
9.15%
Magnesium:30.96mg
7.74%
Zinc:1.13mg
7.5%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.26%
Calcium:47.99mg
4.8%
Vitamin E:0.68mg
4.56%
Vitamin K:3.65µg
3.48%
Vitamin A:169.67IU
3.39%
Vitamin C:2.09mg
2.53%
Fiber:0.45g
1.8%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.42%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.2%
Source:Epicurious