Traditional Turkey Dinner Recipe
Roasted turkey served with stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce.
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Ingredients
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Turkey
Stuffing
Gravy
Cranberry Sauce
Method
Turkey
- 1
Prepare the Turkey
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Turkey
Rub the turkey inside and out with salt, black pepper, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, and minced garlic cloves.
- 3
- 4
Rest the Turkey
Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
Stuffing
- 5
- 6
Combine the Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the sautéed vegetables with bread cubes, chicken broth, sage, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Stuff the Turkey
Stuff the turkey cavity with the mixture and any remaining stuffing can be baked separately in a greased baking dish for about 30 minutes.
Gravy
- 8
Make the Gravy
After removing the turkey, place the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Add turkey drippings and scrape up any browned bits.
- 9
Thicken the Gravy
Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute. Gradually add chicken broth, whisking continuously until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and black pepper.