Roast Turkey with Prosciutto-Hazelnut Crust

Health score
55%
Roast Turkey with Prosciutto-Hazelnut Crust
45 min.
12
1591kcal

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Imagine a grand feast where the star of the table is a perfectly roasted turkey, its golden-brown skin glistening under the warm glow of candlelight. This Roast Turkey with Prosciutto-Hazelnut Crust is not just any turkey; it's a culinary masterpiece that will wow your guests and elevate your holiday gatherings to new heights. The combination of thinly sliced prosciutto and crunchy hazelnuts creates a flavorful crust that envelops the tender turkey meat, brimming with savory notes of garlic, thyme, and fresh herbs.

As you embark on this delicious journey, the aroma wafting from your kitchen will tantalize even the pickiest of eaters. With each bite, your guests will experience the exquisite blend of rich, buttery flavors complemented by the subtle crunch of hazelnuts. This dish is more than just a meal; it's an experience meant to be shared among family and friends, sparking joy and laughter around the dinner table.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe offers a delightful balance of simplicity and sophistication, making it the perfect centerpiece for any lunch or dinner occasion. Furthermore, it serves up to 12 individuals, ensuring that everyone at the gathering can indulge in this unforgettable roast turkey. Dive into this culinary adventure, and let each bite transport you to a world of flavor and festive cheer!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup all purpose flour 
  •  bay leaf 
  • tablespoon peppercorns black crushed
  • cup cooking wine dry white
  • 0.5 teaspoon rosemary fresh chopped
  • tablespoon thyme leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  •  garlic cloves peeled halved
  •  green onions chopped
  • tablespoons hazelnuts chopped
  • cups low-salt chicken broth ()
  •  onion quartered
  • ounces pancetta thinly sliced chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • large shallots finely chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar 
  • large summer savory sprigs fresh
  • large thyme sprig fresh
  • large thyme sprigs fresh
  • 16 pound turkey 
  • 16 pound neck 
  • 1.5 cups butter unsalted room temperature (3 sticks)

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Place butter in large bowl.
  2. Mix in hazelnuts, vinegar, thyme, crushed pepper, garlic, and salt.
  3. Mix in prosciutto and green onions.
  4. Melt 2 tablespoons prosciutto butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
  5. Add neck, heart, gizzard, shallots, and bay leaf; sauté until brown, about 20 minutes.
  6. Add wine, thyme, and rosemary; boil until liquid is reduced almost to glaze, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add 4 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until giblets and neck are tender, about 1 hour. Discard bay leaf and thyme sprig.
  8. Transfer neck and giblets to work surface. Chop enough giblets to measure 1 cup.
  9. Remove meat from neck and chop.
  10. Combine neck meat and chopped giblets in bowl with broth from pot. (Prosciutto butter and gravy base can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill butter; bring to room temperature before using. Chill gravy base until cold, then cover and keep chilled.)
  11. Set rack at lowest position in oven and preheat to 325°F. Rinse turkey inside and out; pat dry. Starting at neck end, slide hand between skin and breast, thigh, and leg meat to loosen skin. Set aside 1/4 cup prosciutto butter for gravy.
  12. Spread 1 cup prosciutto butter over turkey meat under skin.
  13. Spread 1 cup prosciutto butter over outside of turkey.
  14. Sprinkle turkey inside and out with salt and pepper; place on rack set in large roasting pan.
  15. Place onion and next 4 ingredients in main turkey cavity. Tuck wing tips under; tie legs together loosely.
  16. Roast turkey uncovered 1 1/2 hours. Tent turkey with foil; add 2 cups broth to pan. Roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, occasionally basting with pan drippings and adding more broth to pan, about 2 hours longer.
  17. Transfer to platter; tent with foil.
  18. Let stand 30 minutes (internal temperature will increase 5 to 10 degrees).
  19. Strain pan juices into 8-cup measuring cup; spoon fat off top.
  20. Add reserved gravy base.
  21. Add enough chicken broth to mixture to measure 5 cups total. Melt reserved 1/4 cup prosciutto butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
  22. Add flour; whisk 1 minute. Gradually add pan-juice mixture, whisking constantly. Boil, whisking frequently, until gravy is very slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  23. Serve turkey with gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1591kcal
Protein49.48%
Fat48.41%
Carbs2.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.08
Glycemic Load
2.3
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
50.719130039215%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.34mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.21mg
Epigallocatechin
0.14mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.08mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.49mg
Isorhamnetin
0.46mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
2.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1590.68kcal
79.53%
Fat:83.63g
128.66%
Saturated Fat:30.38g
189.89%
Carbohydrates:8.19g
2.73%
Net Carbohydrates:6.74g
2.45%
Sugar:2.04g
2.27%
Cholesterol:693.38mg
231.13%
Sodium:1283.85mg
55.82%
Alcohol:2.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.25%
100%
Protein:192.3g
384.61%
Vitamin B3:68.1mg
340.48%
Selenium:188.83µg
269.76%
Vitamin B6:5.31mg
265.35%
Vitamin B12:10.73µg
178.84%
Phosphorus:1671.36mg
167.14%
Zinc:15.93mg
106.19%
Vitamin B2:1.68mg
98.86%
Vitamin B5:7.23mg
72.34%
Potassium:2174.98mg
62.14%
Magnesium:236.48mg
59.12%
Iron:8.6mg
47.76%
Copper:0.85mg
42.44%
Vitamin B1:0.54mg
35.98%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.25%
Vitamin A:1294.54IU
25.89%
Vitamin D:3.09µg
20.58%
Folate:78.05µg
19.51%
Vitamin E:2.3mg
15.36%
Calcium:134.47mg
13.45%
Vitamin K:10.46µg
9.96%
Fiber:1.45g
5.81%
Vitamin C:4.2mg
5.09%
Source:Epicurious