Slow-Roasted Turkey with Gravy

Slow-Roasted Turkey with Gravy

www.americastestkitchen.com

Roasting a whole turkey is a race to keep the white meat from drying out while the dark meat cooks through. So who says you have to roast it whole?

Keywords

  • Turkey
  • Main Courses
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Cooking tools:

  • Baking sheet
  • Cooling rack
  • Paper towel
  • Pastry brush
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cup
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Oven
  • Measuring spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Kitchen towel
  • Second baking sheet
  • Slotted spoon
  • Wooden spoon
  • Fine-mesh sieve

Ingredients

  • 3 medium onions, chopped medium
  • 3 medium celery ribs, chopped medium
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped medium
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 5 medium garlic cloves, peeled and halved
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 whole bone-in, skin-on turkey breast (5 to 7 pounds), trimmed of excess fat and patted dry with paper towels (see note)
  • 4 pounds turkey drumsticks and thighs, trimmed of excess fat and patted dry with paper towels (see note)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon table salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt
  • ground black pepper

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