Turkey Roast with Chorizo and Herbs

Ingredients

• Turkey

  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) mustard seeds, coarsely ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) black peppercorns, coarsely ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) coriander seeds, coarsely ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) fennel seeds, coarsely ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
  • 1 turkey roast, about 1 kg to 2-3 lbs (1.4 kg), tied
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil

• Topping

  • 11/2 lb (675 g) baby potatoes of various colours
  • 2 onions, cut into wedges
  • 3 oz (85 g) chorizo sausage, diced (125 ml/1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) chervil leaves or chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh chives

• Sauce

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
  • 3 tablespoons) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (250 ml) white wine or cider
  • 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% cream
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) whole-grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) brown sugar
  • Salt and pepper