Justin's Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

Recipe By Better Homes and Gardens

This sumptuous recipe, created by justin wangler, chef of kendall-jackson winery, will save time on thanksgiving. Cook the turkey breast and legs separately for best results. Braising the legs keeps them moist and creates a wonderful stock for gravy.

4.1
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Non Vegdiet
2hr 45minstotal
2hr 30minsPrep
45minsCook
2hr 45m.total
2hr 30m.Prep
45m.Cook
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Ingredients for Justin's Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

  • 0.06 bunch Fresh thyme
  • 0.38 Bay leaves
  • 3.75 Black peppercorns
  • 0.13 cup Kosher salt
  • 0.13 cup Sugar
  • 2.25-2.50 pound 1 natural, unenhanced fresh or frozen turkey, thawed
  • 0.06 bunch Fresh thyme
  • As required Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Rice oil or cooking oil
  • 1/4 Large onions, quartered
  • 0.63 Stalks celery, cut in thirds
  • 0.38 Carrots, halved crosswise
  • 0.06 cup Chardonnay or dry white wine
  • 3/4 cup Turkey or chicken stock or reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 Bay leaves
  • 2.50 Black peppercorns
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 0.03 cup Butter
  • 0.06 cup All purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Reserved braising liquid, turkey stock, or reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 0.13 Bay leaf
  • As required Fresh thyme or sage
Nutrition
value
2128
calories per serving
96 g Fat265 g Protein52 g Carbs21 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    96g
  • Protein
    265g
  • Carbs
    52g
  • Fiber
    21g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    52g
  • Protein
    265g
  • Fiber
    21g

Fats

  • Fat
    96g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    1006mg
  • Iron
    61mg
  • Vitamin A
    1298mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    2mg
  • Vitamin B3
    33mg
  • Vitamin B6
    6mg
  • Vitamin B9
    267mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    32mg
  • Vitamin E
    10mg
  • Copper
    6mcg
  • Magnesium
    418mg
  • Manganese
    4mg
  • Phosphorus
    2565mg
  • Selenium
    264mcg
  • Zinc
    37mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Better Homes and Gardens