Food

Turkey and Gravy

October 22, 2008

SAVEUR magazine shows you how to make turkey and gravy with these moist and delicious turkey recipes for a memorable holiday meal.

Bouchon Roast Turkey — At California's Bouchon Bistro, turkey is divided into pieces for cooking to maximize its flavor and texture. The drumsticks and breast soak in a tenderizing brine—honey, lemon, herbs, garlic, and lots of salt—before roasting, while thighs are deboned and stuffed with an herbed turkey mousse for roulades. See the recipe for Bouchon Roast Turkey »Eilon Paz

Grilled Turkey Breast with Caramelized Onion, Cracked Black Pepper, and Vinegar — Black pepper is a major ingredient in this dish, so be sure to use fresh-cracked as opposed to pre-cracked pepper. Get the recipe for Grilled Turkey Breast with Caramelized Onion, Cracked Black Pepper, and Vinegar »Helen Rosner

Braised Turkey in Green Mole — Deconstructed turkey braised in a refreshing green mole provides a light and quick alternative to the standard Thanksgiving bird. Get the recipe for Braised Turkey in Green Mole »Helen Rosner

Roast Turkey with Madeira Truffle Butter — This recipe yields a Thanksgiving turkey that is moist, delicious, and a perfect foil for inventive accompaniments, such as our Madeira-Truffle Butter, Multicultural Stuffing, and Rich Gravy recipes. Just garnish the bird with a few sprigs of fresh herbs before servings, and you've got the makings of a lovely holiday dinner. See the recipe for Roast Turkey with Madeira Truffle Butter »Christopher Hirsheimer

Turkey with Sauerkraut, Riesling, and Pork Sausages — Turkey soaks up aromatic flavors like a sponge, and this riff on the Alsatian dish choucroute garnie is a case in point: as the bird roasts under a cloak of bacon and braises in sauerkraut, wine, apples, and a bundle of spices, it takes on the piney fragrance of juniper berries, the fruity flavor of the riesling wine, and some of the smokiness and savor of the pork. Serve this dish with the traditional choucroute accompaniments: sausages, boiled potatoes, and tangy mustard. Get the recipe for Turkey with Sauerkraut, Riesling, and Pork Sausages »Todd Coleman

Roast Turkey with Madeira Truffle Butter — The tried-and-true Thanksgiving bird provides a feast for family and friends alike. See the recipe for Roast Turkey with Madeira Truffle Butter »Christopher Hirsheimer

turkey meatballs — After 20 minutes in a 450° oven, the meatballs are browned on top and cooked through. Eat them as they are, or top with some leftover gravy. Or make the ultimate Thanksgiving sandwich! See the recipe for Gobble Gobble Balls »Melissa Hom

Turkey Confit — Curing and cooking turkey legs and wings in duck fat-a technique the French call confit-renders them succulent. See the recipe for Turkey Confit »André Baranowski

Gluten-free gravy — Potato starch replaces flour as the thickener in a rich brown gravy that's great with roasted turkey. Get the recipe for Gluten-Free Gravy »Vanessa Rees

Thanksgiving Turkey Pan Gravy — Make this gravy using the drippings that remain in the pan after you've cooked the roast turkey. See the recipe for Thanksgiving Turkey Pan Gravy »Helen Rosner

Sage-Brined Roast Turkey with Oyster Dressing — New York City chef Jonathan Waxman gave us this recipe for a sage-infused roast turkey with a dressing that brims with wild rice, hazelnuts, and oysters. Get the recipe for Sage-Brined Roast Turkey with Oyster Dressing »Todd Coleman

Brined and Roasted Turkey — Brining turkeys has become de rigueur in many American households. How does it work? Soaking the bird in a salty brine causes it to absorb some of the seasoned liquid, which breaks down the proteins and seals in flavor and moisture. See the recipe for Brined and Roasted Turkey »James Oseland

Grilled Turkey — This recipe for grilling a whole turkey—a method that yields a smoky flavor and crisp skin while freeing up oven space for side dishes—comes from Barbara Ries of San Rafael, California. Grilling works the best with a bird that's been soaked in a brine solution overnight. Get the recipe for Grilled Turkey »Barbara Ries

Chile-Rubbed Roast Turkey — We've tried many roasting methods over the years, but the one Susana Trilling uses to make the chile-rubbed turkey she serves at her Thanksgiving feast in Oaxaca, Mexico, really stands out. An hour into roasting, Trilling flips the turkey so that the breast is on the bottom. The result is juicy white meat and meltingly tender legs and thighs. Get the recipe for Chile-Rubbed Roast Turkey »Landon Nordeman

Herbed Roast Turkey — Brushing a simple herb butter over the turkey before and during cooking is a straightforward, time-honored way of achieving great flavor and crisp skin. See the recipe for Herbed Roast Turkey »André Baranowski

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