Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey, Gravy, and Stuffing | Experience Life

Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey, Gravy, and Stuffing | Experience Life

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Heritage turkeys require some extra care when cooking, but they are well worth the effort.

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Cooking tools:

  • Roasting rack
  • Roasting pan
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Carving knife
  • Carving fork
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Pot
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Paring knife
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon
  • Baking dish
  • Serving platter
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh heritage turkey, 12 to 14 pounds (consider a Bourbon Red)
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 stick softened sweet butter
  • 2 tbs. paprika
  • 1 large Spanish (yellow) onion, diced
  • 3 cups rich turkey or chicken stock
  • 3 tbs. flour
  • 3 tbs. sweet butter
  • 8 cups cubed, dried, seasoned bread cubes
  • 2 tbs. fresh minced sage leaves
  • 1 pound fresh chestnuts, in the shell
  • Turkey liver and gizzard from the bird, minced fine
  • 3 ounces fresh chicken livers, minced
  • 1 cup minced celery
  • 1 cup minced Spanish (yellow) onion
  • 2 tbs. melted butter
  • 2 tbs. minced parsley
  • 1 tbs. fresh thyme leaves

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