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Herb-Stuffed Turkey Roast
Herb-Stuffed Turkey Roast
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Herb-Stuffed Turkey Roast

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Preparation
30 MIN
Cooking
2 H
Sinking
12 H
Servings
8 to 10
Makes
8 to 10 servings
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Ingredients

Lemon Herb Butter

Turkey Roast

Preparation

Lemon Herb Butter

  1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover and set aside.

Turkey Roast

  1. In a large 6-litre pot, bring 2 cups (500 ml) of the water, the salt and brown sugar to a boil, stirring until the brown sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat. Add the peppercorns, bay leaves and the remaining water (10 cups / 2.5 litres). Let the brine cool.
  2. Place the turkey roast into the brine. Weigh down with a plate to completely submerge the meat. Refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the herbs, mustard and lemon zest.
  4. Drain the turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Without untying the roast, stuff the herb mixture between the breasts. Season with pepper. Set aside.
  5. With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  6. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, brown the turkey on all sides in 3 tbsp (45 ml) of the lemon herb butter, basting often with the hot butter. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the centre of the roast reads 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove from the oven and set the roast aside on a plate. Cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes. Skim the cooking juices, if needed.
  8. Meanwhile, combine the flour and the remaining lemon herb butter. Set the kneaded butter aside.
  9. With a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the skillet. Strain the cooking juices into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir in the kneaded butter with a whisk. Let simmer gently about 2 minutes or until the gravy thickens. Adjust the seasoning.
  10. Untie the roast. Cut into slices and serve with the gravy.
  11. Delicious with Spinach and Mashed Potatoes Au Gratin or Braised Vegetables and Chorizo.

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