Roasted Dry-Rub Turkey With Gravy

Health score
39%
Roasted Dry-Rub Turkey With Gravy
190 min.
10
788kcal

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Imagine the tantalizing aroma of a perfectly roasted turkey wafting through your home, inviting family and friends to gather around the table. This Roasted Dry-Rub Turkey with Gravy is not just a meal; it's an experience that brings warmth and joy to any occasion. With a preparation time of just 190 minutes, you can create a succulent centerpiece that serves up to 10 people, making it ideal for festive gatherings or special celebrations.

The star of this recipe is the Paprika-Brown Sugar Rub, which infuses the turkey with a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. The addition of fresh thyme and garlic elevates the taste, while the juicy Granny Smith apples nestled inside the cavity add a hint of tartness that perfectly complements the rich, roasted meat. As the turkey bakes, the skin crisps to a golden brown, creating a mouthwatering contrast to the tender, juicy meat beneath.

But what’s a turkey without gravy? This recipe includes a simple yet delicious gravy made from the pan drippings, ensuring that every bite is packed with flavor. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding, allowing you to impress your guests with minimal fuss. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a memorable feast that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 10 servings paprika-brown sugar rub 
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • tablespoons butter 
  • leaves garnishes: collard apples whole green
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon thyme leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic cloves minced
  •  granny smith apples quartered
  • 32 oz chicken broth low-sodium
  • 10 servings kitchen string 
  • 14 lb turkey fresh whole
  • 10 servings wooden picks 
  • 10 servings wooden picks 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Combine first 3 ingredients.
  3. Remove giblets and neck from turkey; pat turkey dry with paper towels. Loosen and lift skin from turkey breast with fingers without totally detaching skin; rub butter mixture underneath skin. Carefully replace skin; secure skin at both ends using wooden picks to prevent skin from shrinking.
  4. Sprinkle 2 Tbsp. Paprika-Brown Sugar Rub inside cavity.
  5. Place apples inside cavity. Tie ends of legs together with string; tuck wingtips under.
  6. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. Rub 6 Tbsp. Paprika-Brown Sugar Rub over outside of turkey.
  7. Pour chicken broth into roasting pan.
  8. Bake turkey at 350, on lowest oven rack, 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until skin is well browned and a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of thigh registers 170, shielding with aluminum foil during last hour of cooking to prevent excessive browning, if necessary. (Do not baste.)
  9. Transfer turkey to a serving platter, reserving drippings in roasting pan.
  10. Let turkey stand 20 minutes before carving.
  11. Meanwhile, pour pan drippings through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a 4-cup glass measuring cup.
  12. Let stand 10 minutes. Skim fat from surface of drippings. (
  13. Add chicken broth, if needed, to equal 3 cups.)
  14. Melt 3 Tbsp. butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan.
  15. Whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until golden.
  16. Whisk in 3 cups drippings, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes, whisking occasionally.
  17. Serve with turkey.
  18. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories788kcal
Protein51.75%
Fat39.43%
Carbs8.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36
Glycemic Load
4.6
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
38.568695545197%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.57mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.47mg
Epigallocatechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
2.75mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.43mg
Kaempferol
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:787.97kcal
39.4%
Fat:34.22g
52.64%
Saturated Fat:11.87g
74.21%
Carbohydrates:17.22g
5.74%
Net Carbohydrates:14.64g
5.32%
Sugar:9.88g
10.98%
Cholesterol:345.86mg
115.29%
Sodium:600.76mg
26.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:101.06g
202.11%
Vitamin B3:36.33mg
181.67%
Vitamin B6:2.82mg
140.97%
Selenium:97.91µg
139.87%
Vitamin B12:5.61µg
93.47%
Phosphorus:885.92mg
88.59%
Vitamin B2:0.95mg
56.13%
Zinc:8.32mg
55.48%
Vitamin B5:3.84mg
38.43%
Potassium:1262.65mg
36.08%
Magnesium:131.93mg
32.98%
Iron:5.02mg
27.89%
Vitamin K:25.17µg
23.97%
Copper:0.46mg
22.75%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.99%
Vitamin A:931.81IU
18.64%
Folate:58.35µg
14.59%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.04%
Vitamin C:9.79mg
11.87%
Fiber:2.58g
10.32%
Vitamin D:1.35µg
9.02%
Calcium:86.48mg
8.65%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.19%
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