Thanksgiving 101 Juicy No-Baste Turkey
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Combine all dried herbs, lemon pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- 2Pat the turkey dry and tuck the wings underneath the body.
- 3Rub the herb mixture all over the inside and outside of the turkey.
- 4Stuff the cavity with chopped carrots, celery, onion, and orange pieces.
- 5Line a roasting pan with foil and place the turkey inside.
- 6Pour the sparkling wine around and inside the turkey, then add the chicken broth to the pan.
- 7Seal the turkey inside the foil and roast at 350 degrees for 2.5 hours.
- 8Uncover and continue roasting for 45-60 minutes until browned.
- 9Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
- 10Strain the pan juices, whisk in cornstarch dissolved in cold water, and simmer on the stove to create gravy.
Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp dried sage
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 cup carrot, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 whole orange, quartered
- 1 bottle sparkling wine
- 14 oz chicken broth
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
