Roast Turkey With Gravy

* Exported from MasterCook *

ROAST TURKEY WITH GRAVY

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Appetizers
Poultry Microwave

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 lb Turkey
Salt and pepper to taste
6 tb Flour
Salt and pepper
Chicken broth

1. If turkey is frozen it may be defrosted in the
Microwave Oven (follow directions in your manual), or
it may be defrosted by placing it in the refrigerator
overnight or until thawed. 2. Wash turkey and pat it
dry. Sprinkle inside cavity with salt and pepper, to
taste. 3. Tie legs together. Tie wings and legs to
body. 4. Invert a heat-resistant, non-metallic saucer
or small casserole cover in a shallow, 10-inch,
heat-resistant, non- metallic baking dish.
5. Place turkey breast-side-down on the saucer.
6. Heat, uncovercd, for half of cooking time, 3
minutes per pound (36 minutes).
7. Turn the turkey breast-side-up and continue cooking
covered with a paper towel for the remaining half of
the cooking time. (3 minutes per pound or an
additional 36 minutes). 8. Insert a meat thermometer
into fleshy portion of turkey, not touching any bones.
It should register 160ø F. DO NOT PLACE THERMOMETER IN
MICROWAVE OVEN while cooking. 9. If temperature is not
160ø F return turkey to Microwave Oven for an
additional few minutes until correct temperature is
reached. 10. Let turkey stand covered with aluminum
foil at room temperature 20 to 30 minutes to finish
cooking. The internal temperature of the turkey should
be 170øF after standing. 11. While the turkey is
standing at room temperature, prepare the gravy. The
turkey should be removed from the roasting pan. 12.
Pour the pan drippings into a bowl, leaving the
residue in the pan.
13. Allow the fat to rise to the top. Skim off about 6
tablespoons of fat. Reserve pan drippings. (If there
is not enough fat, add butter or margarine to make 6
tablespoons total. Discard any excess fat.)
14. Return fat to the baking dish.
15. Blend in flour and salt and pepper, to taste.
16. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 4 minutes or
until lightly browned.
17. Measure the remaining pan drippings and add enough
chicken broth to make 3 cups.
18. Gradually stir liquid into flour mixture until
smooth, scraping the sides of the pan to loosen any
particles that stick to the pan.
19. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 14 minutes or
until thickened and smooth. Stir occasionally during
last half of cooking.



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