Porcini Mushroom Turkey with Mushroom Gravy

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Porcini Mushroom Turkey with Mushroom Gravy
45 min.
12
435kcal

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If you're seeking a delicious, hearty dish that impresses both the palate and the eye, look no further than our Porcini Mushroom Turkey with Mushroom Gravy. This unique recipe brings a vegetarian twist to a classic holiday favorite, delivering extraordinary flavor while remaining gluten-free. Perfect for gatherings or festive dinners, this dish serves up to 12 guests, making it an ideal centerpiece for your next big meal.

Imagine the savory aroma of crimini and porcini mushrooms melding seamlessly with fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, and mint, all encased in a succulent turkey that is both juicy and flavorful. The process of making the mushroom butter is not only simple but allows for the earthy notes of the porcini to infuse throughout the turkey, creating a rich and mouth-watering experience with every bite.

The accompanying mushroom gravy, finished with heavy whipping cream and enriched with caramelized shallots and garlic, adds a luxurious touch that's hard to resist. Whether it’s served at lunch or dinner, this dish is sure to become a cherished recipe in your culinary repertoire. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a comforting meal that will leave your family and friends asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoons cornstarch 
  • pound crimini mushrooms sliced
  • ounce porcini mushrooms dried
  • cup cooking wine dry white
  • teaspoon mint leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoon rosemary fresh chopped
  • tablespoon thyme leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic cloves chopped
  • cup heavy whipping cream 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh italian chopped
  • 10  parsley sprigs fresh italian
  •  rosemary sprigs fresh
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • tablespoons shallots chopped
  •  thyme sprigs fresh
  • 14 pound turkey dry rinsed for shortcut turkey stock
  • cups shortcut turkey stock 
  • 0.8 cup butter unsalted room temperature ()
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Place porcini in small bowl; add 1 cup boiling water.
  2. Let stand until softened, at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  3. Drain mushrooms, reserving soaking liquid. Chop mushrooms.
  4. Transfer half of chopped mushrooms (about 1/3 cup) to small bowl; reserve for gravy.
  5. Chop garlic finely in processor.
  6. Add butter and next 6 ingredients, then remaining porcini. Blend to coarse paste. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead.
  7. Transfer to bowl. Cover and chill mushroom butter, reserved chopped porcini, and mushroom liquid separately. TRUE GRIT: When using the porcini soaking liquid, pour it off slowly so that any grit or sediment at the bottom remains in the bowl.
  8. *Dried porcini are available at supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and Italian markets.
  9. Set rack at lowest position in oven and preheat to 325°F.
  10. Sprinkle main turkey cavity with salt and pepper.
  11. Spread with 2 tablespoons mushroom butter. Starting at neck end of turkey, carefully slide hand between skin and meat of breast, thighs, and upper drumsticks to loosen skin.
  12. Spread mushroom butter over thighs and drumsticks, then over breast meat under skin. Fill main cavity with herb sprigs. Tie legs together loosely to hold shape. Tuck wing tips under.
  13. Place turkey on rack set in large roasting pan. Rub outside of turkey all over with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  14. Pour 2 cups stock into pan. Roast turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F to 170°F, about 3 hours. Tilt turkey so juices from main cavity run into pan.
  15. Transfer turkey to platter. Tent very loosely with foil; let rest at least 30 minutes (internal temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees). Reserve pan.
  16. Scrape juices and browned bits from reserved roasting pan into large glass measuring cup. Spoon off fat, reserving 3 tablespoons.
  17. Heat reserved 3 tablespoons fat in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  18. Add crimini mushrooms, garlic, and shallot. Sauté until mushrooms are tender, about 6 minutes.
  19. Transfer mushrooms to bowl and set aside.
  20. Add wine to skillet. Boil until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 3 minutes.
  21. Add reserved 1/3 cup chopped porcini mushrooms, reserved mushroom soaking liquid (leaving any sediment behind), 2 cups stock, and degreased pan juices. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer to reduce slightly, about 10 minutes.
  22. Add cream and crimini mushrooms to skillet.
  23. Mix 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch in small bowl until smooth.
  24. Whisk into gravy. Continue to simmer until reduced to desired consistency, whisking occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  25. Mix in parsley and mint. Season gravy to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories435kcal
Protein15.54%
Fat59.43%
Carbs25.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.75
Glycemic Load
0.31
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
17.411304370217%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Hesperetin
0.08mg
Naringenin
0.24mg
Apigenin
4.52mg
Luteolin
0.53mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.32mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:434.83kcal
21.74%
Fat:27.97g
43.03%
Saturated Fat:14.04g
87.73%
Carbohydrates:26.5g
8.83%
Net Carbohydrates:25.57g
9.3%
Sugar:10.62g
11.8%
Cholesterol:69.97mg
23.32%
Sodium:1116.35mg
48.54%
Alcohol:2.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.39%
100%
Protein:16.45g
32.9%
Vitamin B3:10.86mg
54.29%
Vitamin B2:0.75mg
44.31%
Vitamin K:38.72µg
36.87%
Selenium:24.34µg
34.78%
Copper:0.64mg
32.07%
Potassium:872.62mg
24.93%
Phosphorus:229.66mg
22.97%
Vitamin B6:0.45mg
22.6%
Vitamin A:911.02IU
18.22%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.86%
Folate:48.16µg
12.04%
Vitamin B5:1.19mg
11.89%
Iron:1.89mg
10.52%
Zinc:1.54mg
10.29%
Magnesium:37.21mg
9.3%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.7%
Vitamin C:6.36mg
7.71%
Vitamin E:1.04mg
6.94%
Calcium:54.82mg
5.48%
Vitamin D:0.66µg
4.4%
Fiber:0.93g
3.73%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.56%
Source:Epicurious