Turkey With Herb Butter Caramelized Onion Balsamic Gravy
If you are searching for an outstanding turkey recipe, this is it! I have been making this turkey recipe for the past eight years and my family would not have it any other way! this has fantastic flavor! the gravy can be started while the turkey roasts. When the turkey is through cooking, finish the gravy with balsamic vinegar and the pan juices.
Steps
Preheat oven to 325f.
Rinse turkey inside and out.
Pat dry.
Place on rack in roasting pan.
Sprinkle cavities with salt and pepper.
If not stuffing turkey , place rosemary and sage sprigs in main cavity.
If stuffing turkey , spoon stuffing loosely into main cavity.
Melt butter in saucepan.
Mix in chopped rosemary , sage , orange peel , pepper and salt.
Brush herb butter over turkey.
Tuck wing.
Roast turkey 1 hour.
Baste with pan juices.
Continue roasting turkey until thermometer inserted into thigh registers 180f , basting every 20 minutes , about 2 3 / 4 hours longer if unstuffed or about 3 1 / 4 hours longer if stuffed.
Meanwhile , prepare gravy: combine turkey neck and giblets , 5 1 / 2 cups broth , quartered onion and bay leaf in saucepan.
Simmer until reduced to 3 cups liquid , skimming occasionally , about 1 hour.
Strain turkey stock.
Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add sliced onions.
Saute 10 minutes.
Add 1 tablespoon rosemary and 1 table.
Ingredients
turkey, rosemary sprig, sage sprig, butter, fresh rosemary, fresh sage, orange peel, black pepper, salt, low sodium chicken broth, onion, bay leaf, onions, flour, balsamic vinegar