Salted Roast Turkey with Herbs and Shallot-Dijon Gravy

Health score
24%
Salted Roast Turkey with Herbs and Shallot-Dijon Gravy
45 min.
12
645kcal

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Thanksgiving and holiday meals are not complete without a star dish that brings warmth and flavor to the table, and what could be more exquisite than a Salted Roast Turkey with Herbs and Shallot-Dijon Gravy? This remarkable recipe, perfect for serving a crowd of 12, is designed to impress with its tender, juicy turkey enveloped in a delightful blend of aromatic herbs and a luscious gravy. What sets this turkey apart is the meticulous preparation that ensures every bite bursts with flavor, from the herbed salt rub to the savory stuffing of onions and fresh herbs.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this recipe is surprisingly uncomplicated, allowing you to focus on the joy of gathering loved ones around the dining table. The addition of Dijon mustard in the gravy adds a sophisticated touch, balancing the savory elements with a hint of tang, while the freshly chopped herbs infuse the dish with an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen. Not only is this turkey a feast for the eyes, garnished beautifully and golden brown, but it also offers a wholesome caloric profile, making it a well-rounded main course for any festive occasion. So, roll up your sleeves and elevate your holiday feast with this mouthwatering Salted Roast Turkey, guaranteed to be the highlight of your meal!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup flour 
  • small bay leaves 
  • teaspoon peppercorns black crushed
  • large celery stalks chopped
  • 0.3 cup kosher salt 
  • tablespoons dijon mustard 
  • teaspoon rosemary dried
  • teaspoon rubbed sage dried
  • teaspoon thyme dried
  • 0.5 cup wine dry white
  • teaspoons rosemary leaves fresh chopped
  •  optional: lemon whole with peel chopped
  • teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
  • large onion chopped
  • 0.7 cup shallots chopped
  • 14 pound turkey (neck, heart, and gizzard reserved)
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted room temperature (1 stick)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • roasting pan
  • aluminum foil
  • skewers
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Rub first 6 ingredients insmall bowl to crush herbs finely. DO AHEAD:Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover; store atroom temperature. Stir in peel before using.
  2. Rinse turkey inside and out(do not pat dry). Pull any fat pads from main cavity and neck cavity of turkey; wrap, chill,and reserve fat for roasting.
  3. Place turkey inroasting bag; sprinkle inside and out withherbed salt. Close bag.
  4. Place on bakingsheet; refrigerate 18 to 24 hours.
  5. Set rack at lowest position in oven andpreheat to 325°F. Rinse turkey inside andout; pat very dry. Stir chopped onion andnext 5 ingredients in small bowl. Divideonion mixture between main and neckcavities. Fold neck skin under and securewith skewer. Tuck wing tips under. Tie legstogether loosely.
  6. Place turkey on rack set inlarge roasting pan.
  7. Spread butter all overturkey.
  8. Place reserved fat pads and reservedneck, heart, and gizzard in pan; pour in2 cups Golden Turkey Stock.
  9. Roast turkey 45 minutes. Baste with panjuices. Continue to roast until thermometerinserted into thickest part of thigh registers165°F to 170°F, basting every 45 minutes,adding stock or water to pan if dry, andtenting loosely with foil if browning tooquickly, 3 to 3 1/2 hours longer.
  10. Transferturkey to platter; tent very loosely withfoil and let rest 30 to 45 minutes. Reserveroasting pan with juices for gravy.
  11. Remove turkey neck, heart,and gizzard from roasting pan. Pull meat offneck; chop neck meat, heart, and gizzardand reserve for gravy, if desired.
  12. Pour panjuices into 8-cup measuring cup. Spoon offfat from surface, reserving 1/2 cup fat.
  13. Addenough turkey stock to degreased pan juicesto measure 5 1/2 cups total.
  14. Place roasting pan over 2 burners onmedium heat.
  15. Add 1/2 cup reserved fat andshallots; sauté 1 minute.
  16. Whisk in flour.Cook until roux is light brown, whiskingconstantly, about 2 minutes.
  17. Whisk in wine,stock mixture, mustard, and fresh rosemary.Bring to boil, whisking to blend. Boil untilgravy coats spoon, about 3 minutes.
  18. Addneck, heart, and gizzard, if desired. Seasonwith salt and pepper.
  19. Serve turkey with gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Calories645kcal
Protein52.64%
Fat41.66%
Carbs5.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.21
Glycemic Load
3.91
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
32.327826012736%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
1.92mg
Hesperetin
2.55mg
Naringenin
0.09mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.18mg
Isorhamnetin
0.63mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
2.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:644.78kcal
32.24%
Fat:29.08g
44.73%
Saturated Fat:10.38g
64.89%
Carbohydrates:8.94g
2.98%
Net Carbohydrates:7.65g
2.78%
Sugar:2.18g
2.42%
Cholesterol:290.86mg
96.95%
Sodium:3596.33mg
156.36%
Alcohol:1.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.29%
100%
Protein:82.66g
165.32%
Vitamin B3:29.07mg
145.34%
Selenium:83.04µg
118.63%
Vitamin B6:2.33mg
116.52%
Vitamin B12:4.6µg
76.67%
Phosphorus:713.82mg
71.38%
Zinc:6.86mg
45.74%
Vitamin B2:0.74mg
43.32%
Vitamin B5:3.17mg
31.7%
Potassium:942.63mg
26.93%
Magnesium:103.25mg
25.81%
Iron:3.96mg
22.02%
Copper:0.33mg
16.45%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.35%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.24%
Folate:44.77µg
11.19%
Vitamin A:460.84IU
9.22%
Vitamin C:7.05mg
8.54%
Vitamin D:1.27µg
8.46%
Calcium:62.94mg
6.29%
Fiber:1.3g
5.18%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
4.02%
Vitamin K:3.18µg
3.03%
Source:Epicurious