Herb-Rubbed Turkey Recipe

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Herb-Rubbed Turkey
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  1. Remove giblets from turkey; set aside. Loosen skin around turkey breast, leg and thigh. Combine seasonings; rub under skin, in body and neck cavities and over skin if desired. Place vegetables in the cavities. Skewer openings; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Roast, uncovered, at 325° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180° (cover loosely with foil if browning too quickly). Baste with pan drippings if desired.
  2. Remove papery skin from garlic bulbs (do not peel or separate cloves). Brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Roast at 325° for 1 hour or until garlic is soft. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Cut top off heads, leaving root end intact. Squeeze garlic into a bowl. Mash to a smooth paste; set aside.
  3. To make broth, cut reserved gizzard and heart into several pieces. (Save liver for another use or discard.) In a Dutch oven, saute neck, gizzard and heart in remaining oil over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Add the vegetables; cook until browned. Gradually add 6 cups of water, stirring to loosen browned bits. Tie peppercorns, cloves and herbs in a cheesecloth bag; add to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours or until broth is reduced by half. Discard giblets and spice bag. Cool broth; strain, discard vegetables.
  4. When turkey is done, cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Pour drippings and any loosen browned bits into a measuring cup; skim fat. Add enough broth to measure 3 cups. In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Add broth, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons roasted garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove and discard turkey skin and vegetables in cavities before carving. Serve with gravy. Yield: 12 servings plus leftovers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 678.78 Kcal (2842 kJ)
Calories from fat 255.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.43g 44%
Cholesterol 326.52mg 109%
Sodium 1165.14mg 49%
Potassium 1144.4mg 24%
Total Carbs 6.69g 2%
Sugars 1.83g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 6%
Protein 100.37g 201%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 4.8mg 27%
Calcium 88.8mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 107.16 Kcal (449 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.49g 44%
Cholesterol 51.55mg 109%
Sodium 183.95mg 49%
Potassium 180.68mg 24%
Total Carbs 1.06g 2%
Sugars 0.29g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.22g 6%
Protein 15.85g 201%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 6%
Iron 0.8mg 27%
Calcium 14mg 9%

* 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

  • 15.7
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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