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What makes this roasted turkey a New Year's-worthy recipe is the rich, breaded stuffing of ham, veal, apples, and walnuts. Cajun seasoning gives it a kick. Ingredients:
1 (10- to 12-pound) turkey |
2 tablespoons salt |
1 tablespoon pepper |
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar |
1 tablespoon minced garlic |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2/3 cup butter or margarine |
1 1/2 cups chopped onion, divided |
1 pound ground veal |
1/2 pound ground boiled ham |
6 white bread slices |
1 cup milk |
1 large egg, lightly beaten |
1 cup chopped apple |
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon pepper |
1 cup raisins |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley |
1 1/2 cups sweet vermouth |
1/2 cup honey |
garnishes: fresh parsley sprigs, kumquat leaves, kumquats |
Directions:
1. Remove giblets and neck from turkey, and reserve for another use. Rinse turkey with cold water, and pat dry.
2. Place turkey in a shallow dish. Stir together 2 tablespoons salt and next 4 ingredients; pour over turkey. Cover and chill at least 6 hours.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet; add 1/2 cup onion, and saute until tender. Add veal and ham; cook over medium heat, stirring often, 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Remove crusts from bread, and discard; crumble bread. Combine breadcrumbs, milk, and egg in a large bowl; stir in apple and next 6 ingredients. Stir in onion mixture.
5. Remove turkey from refrigerator, and brush cavity with oil mixture. Spoon stuffing into cavity; truss turkey using string. Lift wingtips up and over back, and tuck them under bird. Place turkey, breast side up, into a large roasting pan.
6. Cover turkey with aluminum foil, and bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°, and bake 2 hours, basting occasionally with pan drippings.
7. Process remaining 1 cup onion, vermouth, and honey in a blender until smooth. Pour mixture over turkey, and bake 1 more hour or until meat thermometer inserted into turkey thigh reaches 180° and stuffing reaches 165°.
8. Broil (with electric oven door partially open) until golden. Garnish, if desired.
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