Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey with Gravy

Name: Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey with Gravy
Yield: Serves 10 to 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 , onions, chopped; 1 , carrot, peeled and chopped; 1 , celery rib, chopped; 4 cups, chicken broth; 1 cup, dry white wine; 5 , fresh sage leaves, plus 1 tablespoon minced; 1 sprig, fresh rosemary, plus 1 tablespoon minced; 1 sprig, fresh thyme, plus 1 tablespoon minced; 8 tablespoons, unsalted butter, softened; 4 , garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon, grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon, Salt; 1 teaspoon, pepper; 1 (12- to 14-pound) prebrined, turkey, neck and giblets discarded; 4 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 1/3 cup, all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons, minced fresh parsley; , Salt and pepper

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Appears in Cook's Country October/November 2007

We give you all the tools you need to make a moist, juicy herb-rubbed turkey and a rich gravy from start to finish. Our motto? Slow and steady wins the race.

SERVES10 to 12

TIME3¾ hours to 4¼ hours

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We wanted to develop a foolproof and easy recipe for herb-roasted turkey and gravy that allowed the herb flavor to shine through. Roasting the turkey at a gentler temperature helps it cook more evenly without needing to be flipped and allow...

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