Fennel Rubbed Sheet Pan Turkey with Cider Vinegar Gravy - Alison Roman

Fennel Rubbed Sheet Pan Turkey with Cider Vinegar Gravy - Alison Roman

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Don’t let the word fennel scare you—it’s mild (though there is an option to increase the amount here), but gives just enough to make this turkey feel special.

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  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Cooling rack
  • Butcher's twine
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Baking sheet
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup
  • Aluminum foil
  • Serving platter
  • Plate
  • Gravy boat
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2–4 tablespoons fennel seed , finely chopped or coarsely crushed
  • 3–4 cloves garlic , finely grated, plus two heads garlic, halved crosswise
  • 1 (12- to 15-pound) turkey , defrosted, neck and giblets removed
  • ¼ cup finely chopped sage or thyme , plu s 1 bunch thyme, oregano, sage (or a mix)
  • 2 large fennel bulbs , quartered
  • 2–4 leeks , roots and very dark green parts removed, quartered lengthwise
  • 2 large onions , cut into large wedges
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 tablespoons/3 ounces unsalted butter
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour or ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • 2 ½ cups turkey stock (see recipe), or low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, plus more
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider or sherry vinegar , plus more
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, tamari or Worcestershire sauce , plus more
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2–2 ½ cups drippings from the turkey

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