Texas Roast Turkey Recipe

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Texas Roast Turkey
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (12-lb) turkey
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 4 cups cornbread crumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp rubbed sage
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions:

  1. Remove giblets and neck from turkey; rinse giblets and neck thoroughly, and place in a medium saucepan. Add water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Remove giblets and neck, reserving broth. Discard neck; chop giblets, and set aside.
  2. Rinse turkey thoroughly with cold water, and pat dry. Combine 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle in cavity of turkey.
  3. Combine bread cubes, cornbread crumbs, onion, celery, eggs, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, sage, reserved broth, and giblets; mix well.
  4. Stuff dressing into cavity of turkey; close with skewers. Tie ends of legs to tail with string or tuck them under band of skin at tail. Lift wingtips up and over back, tucking under bird securely. Place turkey, breast side up, in a roasting pan.
  5. Cover surface of turkey with several layers of cheesecloth. Brush with oil. Bake at 325° for 1 hour, basting occasionally. Remove cheesecloth; bake an additional 2 1/2 hours or until drumsticks are easy to move. Baste occasionally with pan drippings.
  6. Remove skewers. Transfer turkey to serving platter. Let stand at least 15 minutes before carving. Serve stuffing from turkey cavity or transfer to a serving bowl.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 369.28 Kcal (1546 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.38g 19%
Cholesterol 75.76mg 25%
Sodium 858.84mg 36%
Potassium 248.47mg 5%
Total Carbs 45.99g 15%
Sugars 3.07g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.12g 8%
Protein 19.5g 39%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 59.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 177.29 Kcal (742 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.94g 19%
Cholesterol 36.37mg 25%
Sodium 412.33mg 36%
Potassium 119.29mg 5%
Total Carbs 22.08g 15%
Sugars 1.47g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.02g 8%
Protein 9.36g 39%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 21%
Calcium 28.6mg 6%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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