Roasted Turkey with Lemon Rosemary Gravy
INGREDIENTS:
For the Turkey:
- 3 ¾ pound turkey breast.
- 2 T grapeseed oil.
- 2 cups celery.
- 2 cups onion.
- 2 cups carrots.
- 3 T Herb mixture see below.
- Salt and Pepper to taste.
Herb Mixture:
- 1 T thyme chopped.
- 1 T rosemary chopped.
- 1 T sage chopped.
- 1 tsp garlic chopped.
- 1 tsp lemon zest.
- 1 tsp orange zest.
- 1 T grapeseed oil.
For the Gravy:
- 3 c. turkey broth.
- 1/4 c. onion diced.
- 1/4 c. carrot diced.
- 1/4 c. celery diced.
- 1 tsp. rosemary chopped.
- 2 garlic cloves chopped.
- 2 tsp. lemon juice.
- 2 tsp sherry vinegar.
- 2 T. cornstarch +2 T. water to make a cornstarch slurry.
INSTRUCTIONS:
For the Turkey:
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Heat oil in a large sauté pan to high heat and sear the turkey breast on each side. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
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In a roasting pan add the carrots, celery and onion to the bottom of the pan; add the turkey on top of the vegetables.
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Cover pan with foil and roast turkey for 1 ½ – 2 hours or until the internal temp is 180 degrees. 10 minutes before the turkey is done rub the turkey with the herb mixture and bake.
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Let rest for 10 minutes before you carve it.
Herb Mixture:
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Chop all the herbs. Using a mixing bowl add the herb mixture. Then stir.
For the Gravy:
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In a pot, heat liquid to a simmer. Add the remainder of the ingredients except for the cornstarch slurry. Simmer for 10 minutes on low heat, just long enough to cook the vegetables but not reduce the liquid.
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Make the cornstarch slurry by mixing the cornstarch and 2 T. of water together, then whisk into the gravy to thicken.
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Blend the gravy. Serve hot.