Carved Turkey with Homemade Gravy

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Ingredients

• Whole turkey
• Salt
• High neutral oil (e.g., avocado oil)
• Vegetables (carrots, celery, onions, garlic)
• Herbs (sage, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf)
• Whole black peppercorn
• Turkey stock
• Wine
• Butter
• Flour

Instructions

1. Remove the turkey from its packaging, pat it dry, and remove the neck and innards. Set them aside for stock.
2. Carve the turkey by removing the legs, thighs, breasts, and wings. Dislocate the joints and slice off the pieces.
3. Prepare the stock by simmering the turkey carcass, neck, innards, vegetables, herbs, and peppercorn for at least 12 hours.
4. Season the turkey pieces generously with salt and refrigerate overnight to dry brine.
5. Roast the turkey pieces in the oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit until the breasts reach 155°F internally.
6. Reduce the stock, make a roux with butter and flour, deglaze with wine, and add the stock to make gravy.
7. Slice the turkey pieces and serve with homemade gravy poured over the platter.
8. Garnish with herbs and enjoy your perfectly cooked and carved turkey with flavorful gravy.

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