All American Turkey Recipe

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All American Turkey
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  1. 1. Prepare the Giblet Broth a day ahead: Simmer the broth ingredients until the giblets are tender, about 1 hour, skimming off any foam. Strain broth and set aide; reserve giblets and neck. Shred the meat from the neck and mince the giblets; combine. Cover and refrigerate the broth and meats until ready to use.
  2. 2. Preheat oven to 325°F. Squeeze orange halves inside turkey body and neck cavities; sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper. Fill cavities loosely with stuffing, using about 3 cups for the neck and 8 cups for the body. Truss the turkey. Rub with softened butter and sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3. Place the turkey, breast-side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. Pour 2 cups of the reserved Giblet Broth into the bottom of the pan and cover the turkey loosely with foil. Place in the oven and roast for 1 1/2 hours.
  4. 4. Remove the foil and roast the turkey for 2 1/2 hours more, basting with the pan juices every 30 minutes.
  5. 5. Raise the oven temperature to 350°F and cook for an additional 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 180°F. The temperature at the thickest part of the breast should be 160°F. The juices should run clear when the thigh is pricked with a small knife.
  6. 6. Prepare Giblet Gravy: Heat pan juices in roasting pan, scraping up all brown bits. Defat; pour into a measuring cup.
  7. 7. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and continue whisking for 2 to 3 minutes, or until mixture browns slightly. Slowly pour in 2 cups of the reserved pan juices, whisking constantly until smooth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring, until gravy has thickened. For a thinner gravy, add more broth. Adjust seasonings; heat before serving.
  8. Per 4-ounce serving: 230 calories, no carbohydrates, 32 g protein, 10 g fat, 95 mg cholesterol. Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness, Richmond, Va.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 808.5 Kcal (3385 kJ)
Calories from fat 344.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.3g 59%
Cholesterol 386.41mg 129%
Sodium 812.87mg 34%
Potassium 1213.75mg 26%
Total Carbs 3.76g 1%
Sugars 1.07g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
Protein 112.73g 225%
Vitamin C 8mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 5.4mg 30%
Calcium 75.7mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.25 Kcal (579 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.55g 59%
Cholesterol 66.07mg 129%
Sodium 138.99mg 34%
Potassium 207.54mg 26%
Total Carbs 0.64g 1%
Sugars 0.18g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 2%
Protein 19.28g 225%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 13%
Iron 0.9mg 30%
Calcium 12.9mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.3
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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