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Holiday Whole Turkey

Serves 8 or more INGREDIENTS 1 (10 to 12 pound/ 280 to 340 g) whole turkey* 2 quarts (1.8 liters) water 11 tablespoons (160 g) kosher salt 1 tablespoon (15 ml) whole black peppercorns 1 tablespoon (15 ml) poultry seasoning 6 tablespoons (84 g) butter 3 sprigs fresh sage DIRECTIONS Breakdown the turkey*, lifting the double breast off the bone, skin on, and removing the leg quarters from the carcass. Save the carcass to make turkey stock. In a large pot, dissolve the salt in the water and stir in the peppercorns and poultry seasoning. Dissolve the salt in the … Read More

Turkey Breast with Cranberry-Shallot Sauce

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS For the turkey: 1 turkey breast half, deboned, skin on 2 strips lemon peel, about ½ x 2 inches (1.3 x 5 cm) 4 leaves fresh sage 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper For the sauce: 1 tablespoons (14 g) unsalted butter 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil ½ cup (102 g ) minced shallots ¼ cup(60 ml) dry white wine 1 cup (99 g) whole cranberries, fresh or frozen ½ cup (120 ml) low-sodium chicken broth ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup (or … Read More

Stress-Free Feast – A Guide for Thanksgiving or Christmas

  Dishes Golden Roasted Turkey (sous vide and traditional broiler) Moist and Savory Stuffing (see Holiday Cookbook or Feast Cookbook for sous vide recipe) Boursin Mashed Potatoes (sous vide and blender) Giblet Gravy (stove top, or store-bought) Candied Sweet Potatoes (sous vide) Green Bean Casserole (sous vide) Cranberry Sauce or Relish, store bought, make your own, or try our sous vide cranberry sauce recipe Crusty rolls, store bought or make your own (traditional oven) Pumpkin Pie, store bought or make your own (traditional oven) The Plan At least 1 week ahead: Purchase the turkey (if frozen defrost in the refrigerator for 2 to … Read More

Thanksgiving Grocery List

Use this grocery shopping list in conjunction with our Stress-Free Thanksgiving Guide. Turkey Ask the butcher to remove the breasts and leg quarters if you’d prefer Produce Celery Fresh Cranberries Green Beans Green Bell Peppers Onions Orange Potatoes Shallot Sweet Potatoes Ginger Root, Fresh Dairy Case Boursin Cheese Butter Eggs Ready Bake Rolls Whipping Cream Pantry/Staples Black Pepper Cayenne Pepper Kosher Salt Cinnammon Ground Cloves Garlic Powder Onion Powder Poultry Seasoning Sugar, granulated and brown Wondra Quick Mixing Flour or Plain Flour Ground Corn Meal Durkee French Fried Onions Chicken Broth Cream of Mushroom Soup Panko Bread Crumbs Prepared Cranberry … Read More