Braised Turkey

Recipe By:
Valerie
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  • Yield 10 Servings
  • Level Medium

Moist and tender braised turkey meat served with mushroom sauce.
 

Ingredients

  • 8-pound turkey
  • For the stuffing:
  • 1/2 pound salt pork, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped turnip
  • 4 cups water or stock
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Directions

  1. 1. Stuff turkey and truss. Spread slices of salt pork over the breast and legs. Spread remaining salt pork and the chopped vegetables in a double roaster.
  2. 2. Place turkey on this mixture with the breast up; cover roaster tightly; cook in moderate oven (350 degree F) until tender, about 25 minutes per pound.
  3. 3. At the end of 30 minutes add water or stock. During the last 1/2 hour uncover and remove pork from turkey.
  4. 4. Serve with mushroom Sauce, or with the gravy in the pan, strained and thickened.