Thanksgiving Turkey with Gravy and Herb Sauce

Name: Thanksgiving Turkey with Gravy and Herb Sauce
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (12 to 14 pound) whole turkey, patted dry with paper towel; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon ground white pepper; 2 large shallots, quartered; 1 large apple, quartered; 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped; 4 rosemary sprigs; 8 thyme sprigs; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 tablespoon thyme leaves; ; Traditional Gravy; ⅓ cup unsalted butter; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups chicken stock, or more to taste; salt and ground black pepper, to taste; ; Green Herb Sauce; ¼ (packed) cup cilantro leaves; ¼ (packed) cup parsley leaves; 2 green onions, cut into 3-inch pieces; 2 garlic cloves; 1 jalapeno pepper, destemmed; ¼ cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Nothing beats the classic roasted whole turkey on Thanksgiving. Our version here uses aromatics and a glaze to bring the flavor to the table, supported by a homemade gravy and a simple blended herb sauce for a main dish that will please both the palate and the eye.

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Use turkey stock in place of the chicken stock in making the gravy if available to you.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 553 calories; 38g fat; 26.5g carbohydrates; 26g protein; 135mg cholesterol; 3083mg sodium.

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Amount Per Serving
Calories 553		Calories from Fat 345
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38g		59%
	Saturated Fat 17g	84%
	Trans Fat 0.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
	Monounsaturated Fat 15.8g
Cholesterol 135mg		45%
Sodium 3083mg		128%
Total Carbohydrate 26.5g		9%
	Dietary Fiber 3g	13%
	Sugars 11.0g
Protein 26g

Vitamin A 75%		Vitamin C 24%
Calcium 6%		Iron 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

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Tal Levitas says:

I didn't expect the green sauce to work but it really does! That said, I'm still a gravy fan. Putting chicken stock in the roasting pan ensures that the turkey stays moist! Yummy!

Katie Hason says:

This is my new go-to recipe for roasted turkey on Thanksgiving! You don't have to worry about under or over cooking. All of the measurements are perfect, and the flavor is impeccable.

Sam Dalton says:

Very good turkey recipe, super impressed with the results! The meat was tender and flavorful. This is now our tried and true "family recipe" for the holidays we can pass down.

Jessica Scott says:

This recipe was so easy to follow! Such a great idea to reserve the turkey drippings to make gravy. Smart! This turkey turned out perfect and it was simple to make, even for a first timer like myself.

Laura Griffin says:

Perfect Thanksgiving dinner recipe! Really impressed with the herb sauce, turned out nicely.

Greg Jones says:

Delicious, moist, and juicy turkey! The herb flavors were really nice. Can't go wrong with rosemary, thyme, garlic, etc. Solid recipe!