Update on COVID-19 preparedness
Ingredients
Ingredients:
For the turkey:
- 1 (12-14 pound) Crescent Food Halal Hand Cut Turkey
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon dried herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, and sage)
- 3 teaspoons allspice
- 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 3 teaspoons coriander
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
For the cranberry pepper chutney:
- 1 (14-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
- 5 oz hot pepper jelly (Trader Joes)
- 1-3 finely chopped jalapeño pepper/ serrano
- 2-3 whole cardamon
- 2-3 whole cloves cloves
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
For the spicy gravy:
- 1/2 stick butter
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups turkey or chicken stock
Method
Instructions:
To dry brine the turkey:
- Butterfly the turkey by using kitchen shears to remove the backbone. Lay the turkey flat, skin side down.
- Grind all whole spices until find powder
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, baking powder, peppercorns, herbs, allspice, cayenne pepper, cumin, and coriander. Rub the spice mixture all over the turkey, inside and out.
- Place the turkey in a large rimmed baking tray and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
On the day you cook the turkey:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Remove the turkey from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of the spice rub without the salt. Rub the mayonnaise mixture all over the turkey, skin side up.
- Place the turkey in a baking tray and roast for 30 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue roasting until the turkey is cooked through, about 40-50 minutes more. Check with thermometer if Turkey is cooked 165 degrees F
- Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes before carving.
To make the cranberry pepper chutney:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, hot pepper jelly, jalapeño pepper, cardamom, cloves, mustard seeds, chili powder, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chutney has thickened.
- Remove the chutney from the heat and let it cool completely.
To make the spicy gravy:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the flour, cayenne pepper, garam masala, and garlic powder to the saucepan and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the flour has darkened.
- Add the vinegar to the saucepan and whisk until combined.
- Gradually whisk in the turkey or chicken stock until the gravy is smooth.
- Bring the gravy to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
To serve:
Carve the turkey and serve with the cranberry pepper chutney and spicy gravy. Enjoy
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