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Plum-Glazed Roast Turkey with Plum Gravy

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Plum-Glazed Roast Turkey with Plum Gravy

This recipe makes 8 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 666
pro 92 g
total fat 22 g
sat. fat 8 g
carb 20 g
fibre 1 g
chol 246 mg
sodium 864 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 8
iron 44
vit A 6
vit C 5
folate 20

Pick up the October 2006 issue of Canadian Living magazine and celebrate Thanksgiving with our "Dining Inn Style" menu for eight featuring this tantalizing main event.

Ingredients

  • 1 turkey, (15 lbs/6.75 kg)
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 2 celery stalks, (with leaves), coarsely chopped
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 2 large fresh sage sprigs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • Plum Glaze:
  • 1-1/2 cups diced pitted plums, (about 3 small)
  • 3 tbsp cranberry juice
  • 3 tbsp port wine
  • 3 tbsp corn syrup
  • Gravy:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 6 prunes, pitted and coarsely chopped

Preparation

Plum Glaze: In small saucepan, bring plums, cranberry juice and port wine to boil; reduce heat and simmer until mushy, about 15 minutes. Pur?in blender or press through food mill. Remove 1/2 cup (125 mL) and set aside for gravy.

Return remaining plum mixture to saucepan. Add corn syrup and sugar; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until syrupy and reduced to 2/3 cup (150 mL), about 4 minutes. Make-ahead: Let both mixtures cool, uncovered, in separate airtight containers. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.)

Pat turkey dry. Divide onion, celery, bay leaves, sage and half each of the salt and pepper between cavities; skewer cavities closed. Tie legs together; fold wings under back. Place on rack in large roasting pan. Brush with butter; season with remaining salt and pepper. Cover loosely with foil.

Roast in 325°F (160°C) oven for 3 hours. Uncover and roast until meat thermometer inserted into thigh registers 175°F (79°C), about 45 minutes. Brush all over with plum glaze. Roast until glossy and thermometer registers 185°F (85°C), about 15 minutes. Transfer to cutting board; tent with foil and let rest for 30 minutes before carving.

Gravy: Meanwhile, skim fat from juices in pan. Whisk in flour and pepper; cook over medium-high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in stock and reserved plum mixture. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, whisking, until thickened and smooth, about 5 minutes. Strain through fine sieve into large saucepan. Stir in prunes; simmer until prunes are softened, about 5 minutes. Serve with turkey.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: October 2006

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