Jul 13 2026
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Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

Inspired by Hometown Country Kitchen
Time3h
Serves8

Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and topped with gravy.

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Ingredients

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Turkey

Mashed Potatoes

Stuffing

Cranberry Sauce

Gravy

Method

Turkey Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Turkey

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Rinse the turkey under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Rub the turkey inside and out with salt, black pepper, and olive oil.

  2. 2

    Season the Turkey

    Stuff the cavity of the turkey with garlic cloves, lemon halves, rosemary, and thyme.

  3. 3

    Roast the Turkey

    Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Roast for about 13 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste the turkey with its juices every 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Rest the Turkey

    Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.

Mashed Potatoes Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook the Potatoes

    Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks. Boil them in salted water for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender.

  2. 6

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Stuffing Preparation

  1. 7

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and celery, and sauté until softened.

  2. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine sautéed vegetables, bread cubes, chicken broth, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

  3. 9

    Bake the Stuffing

    Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.

Cranberry Sauce Preparation

  1. 10

    Cook Cranberries

    In a saucepan, combine fresh cranberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 11

    Simmer the Sauce

    Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens. Stir in the orange zest before serving.

Gravy Preparation

  1. 12

    Make the Roux

    In a saucepan, whisk together the flour and turkey drippings over medium heat until smooth.

  2. 13

    Add Broth

    Gradually add chicken broth, whisking continuously until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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