Jul 14 2026
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Roasted Turkey With Gravy Recipe

Inspired by The Food Company Restaurant & Catering
Time3h
Serves10

Make Roasted Turkey With Gravy Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Turkey Preparation

Gravy

Method

Turkey Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Turkey

    Remove the turkey giblets and neck from the cavity and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.

  3. 3

    Season the Turkey

    In a bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, and thyme. Rub this mixture all over the turkey, including inside the cavity.

  4. 4

    Stuff the Turkey

    Place the lemon, carrots, celery, and onion inside the cavity of the turkey.

  5. 5

    Roast the Turkey

    Place the turkey breast-side up on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for about 13-15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  6. 6

    Baste the Turkey

    Baste the turkey every 30 minutes with its own juices. If the skin gets too dark, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.

  7. 7

    Rest the Turkey

    Once done, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes before carving.

Gravy

  1. 8

    Collect Drippings

    After removing the turkey from the roasting pan, pour the drippings into a fat separator or measuring cup. Allow it to settle for a few minutes.

  2. 9

    Make a Roux

    In a saucepan over medium heat, add the fat from the drippings (about 0.5 cups) and whisk in the flour. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

  3. 10

    Add Broth and Drippings

    Gradually whisk in the turkey drippings and broth. Bring to a simmer and let it cook until thickened, about 5-10 minutes.

  4. 11

    Season the Gravy

    Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste. If it's too thick, add a bit more broth to reach your desired consistency.

  5. 12

    Serve

    Serve the gravy hot alongside the carved turkey.

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