Roasting the turkey under foil for the first 1 1/2 hours infuses lots of moisture and flavor into the bird.

　　

Ingredients

GIBLET BROTH

(make one day ahead):

　　1 large can (48 ounces) chicken broth

　　Giblets and neck from turkey, rinsed and dried

　　

TURKEY

(make Thanksgiving Day):

　　1 turkey (about 18 pounds)

　　1 large orange, halved

　　Paprika, salt and pepper, to taste

　　Cranberry Fennel Stuffing

　　4 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

　　Plum Glaze (make one day ahead)

　　2 large bunches red grapes, for garnish

　　2 to 3 large bunches fresh sage, for garnish

　　

GIBLET GRAVY

(make Thanksgiving Day)

　　

Step 1

1. Prepare the Giblet Broth one day ahead: Simmer the chicken broth, giblets and neck in a saucepan until the giblets are tender, about 1 hour. Strain the broth into a bowl; cover and refrigerate. Shred the meat from the neck and finely chop the giblets; cover and refrigerate.

　　

Step 2

2. Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare the turkey: Squeeze the orange inside the body and neck cavities; sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper. Stuff loosely with Cranberry Fennel Stuffing , using about 3 cups for the neck and 8 cups for the body. Close the turkey with lacers or sew with a large needle and heavy thread; tie legs together. Rub bird with the butter; sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper.

　　

Step 3

3. Place a rack in a large roasting pan and cover with 2 long pieces of heavy-duty foil, lengthwise and crosswise. Place the turkey, breast-side up, on top of the foil. Pour 2 cups of the Giblet Broth into the pan. Close the foil loosely over the turkey. Roast for 1 1/2 hours.

　　

Step 4

4. Open up the foil and roast the turkey, basting with pan juices every 30 minutes, for 2 1/2 hours. If the turkey starts to get too brown, tent it loosely with the foil.

　　

Step 5

5. Raise the oven temperature to 350°F and cook the turkey for 1 more hour or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 170°F. The temperature in the breast should read 160°F, and the juices should run clear when the thigh is pricked with a sharp knife. During the last 15 minutes of roasting, brush the turkey with the Plum Glaze . Transfer the turkey to a platter. Let the turkey rest, loosely covered with foil, for 20 minutes before carving. Remove the stuffing to a serving dish and cover.

　　

Step 6

6. Present the turkey, garnished with the grapes and sage, before carving. Arrange the carved meat on a large, decorative platter and serve with hot Giblet Gravy.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Nutritional analysis per serving (4 ounces meat with skin): 240 calories

　　4g carbohydrate

　　35g protein

　　8g fat

　　130mg cholesterol

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by Parade