Roast Turkey with Giblet Pan Gravy

Name: Roast Turkey with Giblet Pan Gravy
Total time: 950 min
Ingredients: 1 turkey, large (18-20 pounds gross weight), rinsed thoroughly, giblets, neck and tail piece removed and reserved; 1 cup table salt or 2 cups kosher salt; 1 bay leaf; 3 medium onions, chopped coarse; 1 1/2 medium carrots, chopped coarse; 1 1/2 medium ribs celery, chopped coarse; 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for brushing and basting turkey; 3 tablespoons cornstarch

www.americastestkitchen.com

We find that with decreased brining strength and a lower oven temperature, the method we developed for small turkeys works just as well for larger birds.

Keywords

Roasts
Holiday
Turkey
Gluten Free
Thanksgiving
Main Courses

View full recipe on www.americastestkitchen.com

Keep recipes from your favorite sites together, ready for your next meal. Create a free account or sign in to save this recipe using the Save Recipe button above. For the cooking instructions, visit the original recipe at www.americastestkitchen.com.

Share this recipe:

Cooking tools:

Stockpot
Saucepan
Oven
Stove
Kitchen scale
Roasting pan
V-rack
Butcher's twine
Kitchen shears
Paper towel
Pastry brush
Wooden spoon
Fine-mesh sieve
Serving platter
Measuring cup
Cutting board
Chef's knife
Mixing bowl
Spider strainer
Tongs
Instant-read thermometer
Kitchen timer
Refrigerator

Ingredients

1 turkey, large (18-20 pounds gross weight), rinsed thoroughly, giblets, neck and tail piece removed and reserved
1 cup table salt or 2 cups kosher salt
1 bay leaf
3 medium onions, chopped coarse
1 1/2 medium carrots, chopped coarse
1 1/2 medium ribs celery, chopped coarse
6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for brushing and basting turkey
3 tablespoons cornstarch