Herb Butter Turkey Recipe by Tom Colicchio Gravy base 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter 2 pounds turkey

Herb Butter Turkey Recipe by Tom Colicchio Gravy base 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter 2 pounds turkey

necks and/or wings 2 cups diced onions 1 cup diced peeled carrots 1 cup diced celery 6 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth Turkey 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature, divided 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme plus 15 fresh thyme sprigs 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon plus 5 large fresh tarragon sprigs 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary plus 5 fresh rosemary sprigs 2 teaspoons minced fresh sage plus 5 fresh sage sprigs 1 14- to 16-pound turkey 4 cups low-salt chicken broth, divided 1/4 cup all purpose flour
For gravy base: Melt butter in heavy large deep skillet over high heat. Add turkey necks and/or wings and saut until deep brown, about 15 minutes. Add onions, carrots, and celery and saut until vegetables are deep brown, about 15 minutes. Add 6 cups chicken broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour gravy base through strainer set over 4-cup measuring cup, pressing on solids to extract liquid. If necessary, add enough chicken broth to gravy base to measure 4 cups. (Gravy base can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before using.) For turkey: Mix 1/2 cup butter and all minced herbs in small bowl; season herb butter with salt and pepper. Transfer 2 generous tablespoons to another small bowl and reserve for gravy; let stand at room temperature. Set rack at lowest position in oven and preheat to 425F. Rinse turkey inside and out; pat dry. Starting at neck end, slide hand between skin and breast meat to loosen skin. Rub 4 tablespoons herb butter over breast meat under skin. Place turkey on rack set in large roasting pan. Sprinkle main cavity generously with salt and pepper. Place 4 tablespoons plain butter and all fresh herb sprigs in main cavity. Tuck wing tips under. Tie legs together loosely. Rub remaining herb butter over outside of turkey. Sprinkle turkey generously with salt and pepper.
Place turkey in oven and roast 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350F. Roast turkey 30 minutes; pour 1 cup broth over and add 1 tablespoon plain butter to roasting pan. Roast turkey 30 minutes; baste with pan juices, then pour 1 cup broth over and add 1 tablespoon butter to pan. Cover turkey loosely with foil. Roast turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175F, basting with pan juices and adding 1 cup broth and 1 tablespoon butter to pan every 45 minutes, about 1 hour 45 minutes longer. Transfer turkey to platter; let stand 30 minutes (internal temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees). Strain pan juices into bowl; whisk in gravy base. Melt reserved 2 tablespoons herb butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat; add flour and whisk constantly until roux is golden brown, about 6 minutes. Gradually add pan juice-gravy base mixture; increase heat and whisk constantly until gravy thickens, boils, and is smooth. Reduce heat to medium; boil gently until gravy is reduced to 4 1/2 cups, whisking often, about 10 minutes. Season gravy with salt and pepper. Makes 8 servings.
Sausage Stuffing with Caramelized Leek & Sage Recipe by Tom Colicchio 2 packages breakfast sausage 1 cup finely chopped fennel 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped leeks 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1/4 raw foie gras, diced, optional 1 cup golden raisins soaked in hot water and drained 2 pounds crusty French bread, cubed, placed on a tray and left out overnight Fresh thyme leaves Fresh sage leaves Toasted fennel seed 6 large lightly beaten eggs 2 to 3 cups chicken stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper Cook sausage in large saut pan over medium heat until browned. Remove pan from heat and set aside saving the sausage fat. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon. Cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Set aside. Place pan back on the stove over medium heat. Add chopped fennel, carrots, celery, leeks, onion, and garlic. Saut about 10 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, place the sausage, sauted vegetables, foie gras (if using), raisins, bread cubes, thyme, sage, and fennel seeds to taste. Thoroughly mix in eggs. Slowly add just enough chicken stock until mixture is moist. Add salt and pepper to taste. Place in a large gratin dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes in a preheated 350F oven. Uncover and bake until browned. Serves 8. Note: At Craft, well use Amys Bread Semolina with Golden Raisins and Fennel. In this recipe, we changed it to a crusty (non-sourdough) French bread and added in raisins and fennel.

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