How to Make Our Easier Roast Turkey and Gravy

Summary by Krater

America's Test Kitchen demonstrates how to roast a whole turkey and make a rich, lump-free gravy by dry-salting under the skin, using a baking stone for heat sink, and making a foil shield for the breast.

From the video

Answers: How do I roast a whole turkey and make gravy?

• Roast turkey recipe
• Dry-brining turkey
• Making lump-free turkey gravy
• Fat separation in gravy
• Carving roasted turkey

Ingredients

• 12 lb turkey
• 4 tbsp kosher salt
• 4 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp oil
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 small onion
• 1 small carrot
• 5 sprigs parsley
• 2 bay leaves
• flour
• 3 1/4 cups water
• 1/4 cup white wine
• pepper

What it concludes

• Putting salt and sugar under the skin draws moisture out and allows for better browning and crisp skin.
• Preheating a baking stone in the oven creates a heat sink that helps cook the dark meat faster.
• Straining drippings through a fine mesh strainer and fat separator ensures a lump-free gravy.
• Simmering neck and giblets with aromatics and drippings creates a deeply flavorful gravy.