Description
Super Juicy Turkey Baked In Cheesecloth and White Wine is a show-stopping dish perfect for your holiday gatherings. This innovative recipe guarantees a tender, flavor-infused turkey that will be the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving or Christmas feast. By wrapping the turkey in cheesecloth soaked in white wine and herb butter, you ensure that every bite is succulent and bursting with flavor. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe that combines traditional roasting techniques with a modern twist.
Ingredients
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- 1 whole fresh turkey
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 cups dry white wine
- 2 cups chicken or turkey stock
- 1 cup softened butter (for herb mixture)
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, stem removed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, stem removed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, stem removed and chopped
- 1 whole lemon, zested
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 teaspoons sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Prepare your roasting pan with 2 cups of water at the bottom for steaming.
- In a saucepan, mix melted butter, white wine, and stock; set aside.
- Combine softened butter with chopped herbs, lemon zest, minced garlic, and salt until well mixed.
- Rub most of the herb butter under the skin of the turkey; cover the skin with remaining butter.
- Stuff the cavity with aromatics if desired, then tie legs together.
- Wrap the turkey in cheesecloth soaked in the butter-wine mixture.
- Roast in the oven, basting every 20-30 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 180°F (82°C).
- Remove cheesecloth 30-45 minutes before done to brown the skin.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 7 hours depending on size
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg