Homestyle Roasted Turkey Recipe
With apple raisin stuffing & gravy.
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Ingredients
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Turkey
Stuffing
Gravy
Method
Turkey Preparation
- 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
Add Aromatics
Place the garlic cloves, thyme, and rosemary inside the cavity of the turkey.
Stuffing Preparation
- 3
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Stir in the diced apples and raisins to the skillet.
- 5
Mix Stuffing
In a large bowl, combine the sautéed mixture with bread cubes, chicken broth, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Stuff the Turkey
Loosely pack the stuffing into the cavity of the turkey.
Roasting
- 7
Roast the Turkey
Place the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
- 8
Baste the Turkey
Every 30 minutes, baste the turkey with its own drippings.
Gravy Preparation
- 9
Make the Gravy
Once the turkey is done, remove it from the pan and let it rest.
- 10
Thicken the Gravy
Gradually add the chicken broth while whisking constantly.
