Dinner for 10
Juicy Roast Turkey
A seasoned whole turkey roasts with garlic, onion, butter, wine, and herbs before resting for moist slices and gravy.
Typical price
$8.64for 4 servings
$2.16 per serving$8.64 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 140 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Whole turkey$1.49/lb typical | 10 lb | $14.90Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 2.25 | $1.72Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.00Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $21.59 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Wine, beer and spiritsFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 10 lb / 5kg whole turkey
- 2 1/2 tbsp kosher salt / cooking salt
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 heads garlic
- 1 onion
- 2 bunch mixed herbs (optional)
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp sage
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
- salt & pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth / stock
- 5 tbsp flour
- salt and pepper
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and pat the turkey dry.
- Mix the salt, thyme, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper, then rub the mixture over the turkey.
- Put the garlic heads, onion, and mixed herbs inside the turkey cavity.
- Melt the butter with the sage and minced garlic, brush it over the turkey, and place the turkey in a roasting pan.
- Pour the wine and chicken broth into the pan, then roast for about 2 hours, basting once, until the thickest breast and thigh reach 165 F.
- Rest the turkey for 20 minutes, then simmer the pan liquid with flour for 5 minutes and season the gravy with salt and pepper.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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