Foolproof Thanksgiving Turkey and Gravy Recipe

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Foolproof Thanksgiving Turkey and Gravy
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
17891
Calories
Total time
64
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. TURKEY:.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. Remove and discard giblets and neck (unless you want to use them in your gravy - my instructions do not include them).
  4. Rinse turkey (inside and out) and pat dry with paper towels.
  5. Place the turkey in a roasting pan and distribute the butter slices under the skin of the turkey (I find it helpful to separate the skin from the meat by sliding my hands in between, before messing with the butter).
  6. In a medium bowl, combine the broth, parsley, and minced onion. Pour over turkey and sprinkle with the seasoned salt and garlic powder.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 180°F
  8. During the last 45 minutes, remove the foil and take out 5 cups of the drippings for the gravy. With the remaining drippings, baste occasionally so the turkey will brown nicely.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest (while the gravy is being prepared) before carving.
  10. GRAVY:.
  11. Bring the drippings to a boil in a large saucepan.
  12. Stir in soup and season with poultry seasoning, pepper, and garlic powder.
  13. Reduce heat to low, and let simmer for as long as you need. If you're ready right away, this step can be skipped.
  14. In a small, microwave-safe bowl, heat the milk on high for 30 seconds. Stir, and repeat (total cook time: 1 minute). Slowly add the flour to the milk, whisking vigorously with a whisk until there are no lumps.
  15. Return the gravy to a boil, and gradually stir in the milk mixture.
  16. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute, or until thickened.
  17. Be careful not to let the bottom scorch.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 17891.28 Kcal (74907 kJ)
Calories from fat 12786.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1420.71g 2186%
Cholesterol 5141.95mg 1714%
Sodium 27190.66mg 1133%
Potassium 13153.08mg 280%
Total Carbs 82.73g 28%
Sugars 16.72g 67%
Dietary Fiber 8.62g 34%
Protein 1216.63g 2433%
Vitamin C 11.8mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 28%
Iron 60mg 333%
Calcium 1171.6mg 117%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 254.83 Kcal (1067 kJ)
Calories from fat 182.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.24g 2186%
Cholesterol 73.24mg 1714%
Sodium 387.29mg 1133%
Potassium 187.34mg 280%
Total Carbs 1.18g 28%
Sugars 0.24g 67%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 34%
Protein 17.33g 2433%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 20%
Iron 0.9mg 333%
Calcium 16.7mg 117%

* 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

  • 475.4
    Points
  • 485
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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