Turkey and Gravy for a Crowd | America's Test Kitchen

Turkey and Gravy for a Crowd | America's Test Kitchen

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Moist, tender meat; crisp, bronzed skin; and rich, full-flavored gravy for 20 people? No problem—if you think like a chef.

Keywords

  • Make Ahead
  • Roasts
  • Holiday
  • Turkey
  • Poultry
  • US & Canada
  • Thanksgiving
  • Main Courses
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Ingredients

  • 3 onions, chopped
  • 4 celery ribs, chopped
  • 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 10 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus extra as needed
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 10 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 10 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 4 (1½- to 2-pound) turkey leg quarters, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 (5- to 6-pound) bone-in turkey breasts, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided

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