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[@realAzhyaAryola]

I bought some lemon garlic chickens from Save On Foods that were to die for.



Did you cook the turkey with a lemon inside instead of stuffing?

I cooked it with navel oranges inside and onions. Yum.

[Anonymous]

I bought some lemon garlic chickens from Save On Foods that were to die for.



Did you cook the turkey with a lemon inside instead of stuffing?

I cooked it with navel oranges inside and onions. Yum.

How did it affect the taste of the meat Asia?

[@realAzhyaAryola]

I found the recipe on Gourmet.com. Citrus-Sage Roast Turkey. We thoroughly enjoyed this. Here's the recipe:

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Citrus Sage Roast Turkey



http://www.gourmet.com/recipes/gourmetlive/2012/110712/citrus-sage-roast-turkey-with-gravy-large-crowd-recipe">http://www.gourmet.com/recipes/gourmetl ... owd-recipe">http://www.gourmet.com/recipes/gourmetlive/2012/110712/citrus-sage-roast-turkey-with-gravy-large-crowd-recipe



Sage is to turkey what cinnamon is to apples; they go together like bread and butter. The seasoned butter on this bird is a bright and herbal mix of chopped sage leaves and fresh orange and lemon zest, which bathes the breast with the essence of the Thanksgiving aroma.



For the all-important gravy, we offer two homemade options for stock, as well as store-bought chicken broth. We can't rave enough about the gravy made from the brown turkey stock. Trust us when we say it produces the most soul-satisfying sauce, and because it's not dependent on the giblets from your turkey, it can be made weeks ahead and frozen.



If you're hosting a smaller group for Thanksgiving this year, such as a group of four, or perhaps even just the two of you, we suggest forgoing the whole bird for a turkey breast with the same prep.



This recipe is part of our Gourmet Modern Menu for Thanksgiving for 2 or 20. Click here to view the full menu.



PUBLISHED IN GOURMET LIVE 11.07.12

INGREDIENTS:

FOR TURKEY:

1 (13- to 15-pound) turkey at room temperature 1 hour, any feathers and quills removed with tweezers or needle-nose pliers, and neck and giblets removed and reserved for giblet stock or another use if desired

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, well softened

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh sage leaves

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 navel orange

1 medium red onion, cut into wedges

FOR GRAVY:

3 to 4 cups brown turkey stock, giblet stock, or low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

EQUIPMENT:

2 small metal skewers; kitchen string; large flameproof roasting pan (not glass) with a flat rack; instant-read thermometer; 2-quart glass measure

INSTRUCTIONS:

ROAST TURKEY:

Heat oven to 425°F with rack in lowest position. Discard any excess fat from inside turkey cavity. Pat dry inside and out.

Stir together butter, sage, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Grate enough zest from orange to measure 1 teaspoon and add to butter mixture. Quarter orange lengthwise and reserve.

Starting at (smaller) neck cavity, gently slide an index finger between skin and flesh of breast to loosen skin (be careful not to tear skin). Push butter mixture evenly under skin on both sides of breast, and rub skin from outside to distribute butter evenly.

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in turkey cavities.

Stuff neck cavity (smaller cavity) with a few orange and onion wedges, then fold neck skin under body and secure with metal skewers.

Stuff larger cavity with remaining onion and orange wedges, then tie drumsticks together with kitchen string and tuck wings under body.

Put turkey on rack in roasting pan and sprinkle skin all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (if you are using a kosher turkey, see the Cooks' Notes) and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add 1 cup water to pan and roast turkey 30 minutes at 425°F.

Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Rotate turkey 180 degrees and roast 30 minutes. Rotate turkey again 180 degrees and baste with pan juices. Tent turkey loosely with foil and continue to roast, rotating and basting with juices every 30 minutes (if pan becomes completely dry, add 1/2 cup water) until an instant-read thermometer inserted into fleshy part of thighs and thickest part of breasts (test both sides, close to but not touching bone) registers at least 165°F, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours more. (Total roasting time will be 2 1/2 to 3 hours.)

Carefully tilt turkey so juices in large cavity run into pan. Transfer turkey to a platter, reserving juices in pan. Let turkey stand, uncovered, 30 minutes. Discard onions and oranges from large cavity and wait to discard onions and oranges in smaller cavity until they are accessible during carving.



MAKE GRAVY WHILE TURKEY STANDS:

Pour pan juices through a fine-mesh sieve into 2-quart glass measure (do not clean roasting pan), then skim off and discard fat. (If using a fat separator, pour pan juices through sieve into separator and let stand until fat rises to top, 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully pour pan juices from separator into measure, discarding fat.)

Position roasting pan across 2 burners, then add 1 cup water and deglaze roasting pan by boiling over high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Pour through sieve into measure containing pan juices. Add enough turkey stock to pan juices to bring total to 4 cups (if stock is congealed, heat to liquefy).

Melt butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium-low heat and whisk in flour. Cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes. Add stock mixture in a stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, then bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Stir in any turkey juices accumulated on platter and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Season gravy with salt and pepper.



COOKS' NOTES:

If using a kosher turkey, reduce the salt sprinkled on the skin to 1 teaspoon.

[@realAzhyaAryola]

I bought some lemon garlic chickens from Save On Foods that were to die for.



Did you cook the turkey with a lemon inside instead of stuffing?

I cooked it with navel oranges inside and onions. Yum.

How did it affect the taste of the meat Asia?

It was delicious, F. It was citrusy and moist. It was Citrus Sage Roast Turkey, that's why. The fresh sage was chopped and blended into the softened butter along with the grated lemon and orange zest and then rubbed all over the skin and tucked inside between the breast meat and the skin. Yummy, F! This turkey did not last. I was planning to make left over treats with it but from Thursday to Friday night, it was gone.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the recipe Asia



I chop fresh dill and sprinkle on my turkey.



I use sage and poultry seasoning for my stuffing only.

[Anonymous]

I cooked it with navel oranges inside and onions. Yum.

How did it affect the taste of the meat Asia?

It was delicious, F. It was citrusy and moist. It was Citrus Sage Roast Turkey, that's why. The fresh sage was chopped and blended into the softened butter along with the grated lemon and orange zest and then rubbed all over the skin and tucked inside between the breast meat and the skin. Yummy, F! This turkey did not last. I was planning to make left over treats with it but from Thursday to Friday night, it was gone.

The lemon chicken I bought was moist too.



I still have a turkey in my deep freezer that I bought when they were on sale, so I may use your citrus and sage recipe.

[Anonymous]

VanGuy, here it is.



Classic Beef Pot Roast



http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/classic-beef-pot-roast-10000001536793/">http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/classic ... 001536793/">http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/classic-beef-pot-roast-10000001536793/



If you're looking for a traditional pot roast recipe, try this 5-star, no-fail version. Cuts of beef that perform well for pot roasting go by many different names: Blade roast, cross-rib roast (or shoulder clod), seven-bone pot roast, arm pot roast, and boneless chuck roast are all acceptable cuts.



Yield: 10 servings (serving size: 3 ounces roast, about 3/4 cup vegetables, and about 3 tablespoons cooking liquid)

Recipe from



Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

Calories: 307

Calories from fat: 31%

Fat: 10.4g

Saturated fat: 3.5g

Monounsaturated fat: 4.8g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5g

Protein: 28.6g

Carbohydrate: 23.7g

Fiber: 2.8g

Cholesterol: 85mg

Iron: 3.9mg

Sodium: 340mg

Calcium: 34mg



Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 (3-pound) boneless chuck roast, trimmed $

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper $

2 cups coarsely chopped onion $

1 cup dry red wine $

4 thyme sprigs

3 garlic cloves, chopped

1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium beef broth $

1 bay leaf

4 large carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces $

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

Fresh thyme leaves (optional)



Preparation

Preheat oven to 350º.

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chuck roast with salt and pepper. Add roast to pan; cook 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove roast from pan. Add onion to pan; sauté 8 minutes or until tender.



Return browned roast to pan. Add the red wine, thyme sprigs, chopped garlic, beef broth, and bay leaf to pan; bring to a simmer. Cover pan and bake at 350° for 1 1/2 hours or until the roast is almost tender.

Add carrots and potatoes to pan. Cover and bake an additional 1 hour or until vegetables are tender. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaf from pan; discard. Shred meat with 2 forks. Serve roast with vegetable mixture and cooking liquid. Garnish with thyme leaves, if desired.

Thanks, Asia, I just saved this.



I will try the recipe this week.

Thank you so much Azhya for posting this recipe.



It was delicious..



I can't wait to try citus and sage turkey.

[@realAzhyaAryola]

You are most welcome, F!

[@realAzhyaAryola]

Hi, F! What about it did you enjoy the most? You know that it's even better the next day.

[Anonymous]

Hi, F! What about it did you enjoy the most? You know that it's even better the next day.

It was just so good, but the broth stood out for me.



I don't usually cook with bay leaves or wine, so it added a different taste to it.



My husband liked the beef the best.

[@realAzhyaAryola]

I liked the thyme sprigs that cooked with the roast and then sprinkled on it afterwards. I like the flavor and the scent of the Pinot Noir in it. All over great success. I make it often now. It's wonderful when you find a recipe that  makes everyone rave over the meal. I like finding good recipes.

[Anonymous]

I liked the thyme sprigs that cooked with the roast and then sprinkled on it afterwards. I like the flavor and the scent of the Pinot Noir in it. All over great success. I make it often now. It's wonderful when you find a recipe that  makes everyone rave over the meal. I like finding good recipes.

I will be trying your recipe for lemon sage turkey Azhya..



I got my husband talked into trying it.

[Anonymous]

I found the recipe on Gourmet.com. Citrus-Sage Roast Turkey. We thoroughly enjoyed this. Here's the recipe:

~*~*~*~*



Citrus Sage Roast Turkey



http://www.gourmet.com/recipes/gourmetlive/2012/110712/citrus-sage-roast-turkey-with-gravy-large-crowd-recipe">http://www.gourmet.com/recipes/gourmetl ... owd-recipe">http://www.gourmet.com/recipes/gourmetlive/2012/110712/citrus-sage-roast-turkey-with-gravy-large-crowd-recipe



Sage is to turkey what cinnamon is to apples; they go together like bread and butter. The seasoned butter on this bird is a bright and herbal mix of chopped sage leaves and fresh orange and lemon zest, which bathes the breast with the essence of the Thanksgiving aroma.



For the all-important gravy, we offer two homemade options for stock, as well as store-bought chicken broth. We can't rave enough about the gravy made from the brown turkey stock. Trust us when we say it produces the most soul-satisfying sauce, and because it's not dependent on the giblets from your turkey, it can be made weeks ahead and frozen.



If you're hosting a smaller group for Thanksgiving this year, such as a group of four, or perhaps even just the two of you, we suggest forgoing the whole bird for a turkey breast with the same prep.



This recipe is part of our Gourmet Modern Menu for Thanksgiving for 2 or 20. Click here to view the full menu.



PUBLISHED IN GOURMET LIVE 11.07.12

INGREDIENTS:

FOR TURKEY:

1 (13- to 15-pound) turkey at room temperature 1 hour, any feathers and quills removed with tweezers or needle-nose pliers, and neck and giblets removed and reserved for giblet stock or another use if desired

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, well softened

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh sage leaves

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 navel orange

1 medium red onion, cut into wedges

FOR GRAVY:

3 to 4 cups brown turkey stock, giblet stock, or low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

EQUIPMENT:

2 small metal skewers; kitchen string; large flameproof roasting pan (not glass) with a flat rack; instant-read thermometer; 2-quart glass measure

INSTRUCTIONS:

ROAST TURKEY:

Heat oven to 425°F with rack in lowest position. Discard any excess fat from inside turkey cavity. Pat dry inside and out.

Stir together butter, sage, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Grate enough zest from orange to measure 1 teaspoon and add to butter mixture. Quarter orange lengthwise and reserve.

Starting at (smaller) neck cavity, gently slide an index finger between skin and flesh of breast to loosen skin (be careful not to tear skin). Push butter mixture evenly under skin on both sides of breast, and rub skin from outside to distribute butter evenly.

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in turkey cavities.

Stuff neck cavity (smaller cavity) with a few orange and onion wedges, then fold neck skin under body and secure with metal skewers.

Stuff larger cavity with remaining onion and orange wedges, then tie drumsticks together with kitchen string and tuck wings under body.

Put turkey on rack in roasting pan and sprinkle skin all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (if you are using a kosher turkey, see the Cooks' Notes) and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add 1 cup water to pan and roast turkey 30 minutes at 425°F.

Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Rotate turkey 180 degrees and roast 30 minutes. Rotate turkey again 180 degrees and baste with pan juices. Tent turkey loosely with foil and continue to roast, rotating and basting with juices every 30 minutes (if pan becomes completely dry, add 1/2 cup water) until an instant-read thermometer inserted into fleshy part of thighs and thickest part of breasts (test both sides, close to but not touching bone) registers at least 165°F, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours more. (Total roasting time will be 2 1/2 to 3 hours.)

Carefully tilt turkey so juices in large cavity run into pan. Transfer turkey to a platter, reserving juices in pan. Let turkey stand, uncovered, 30 minutes. Discard onions and oranges from large cavity and wait to discard onions and oranges in smaller cavity until they are accessible during carving.



MAKE GRAVY WHILE TURKEY STANDS:

Pour pan juices through a fine-mesh sieve into 2-quart glass measure (do not clean roasting pan), then skim off and discard fat. (If using a fat separator, pour pan juices through sieve into separator and let stand until fat rises to top, 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully pour pan juices from separator into measure, discarding fat.)

Position roasting pan across 2 burners, then add 1 cup water and deglaze roasting pan by boiling over high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Pour through sieve into measure containing pan juices. Add enough turkey stock to pan juices to bring total to 4 cups (if stock is congealed, heat to liquefy).

Melt butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium-low heat and whisk in flour. Cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes. Add stock mixture in a stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, then bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Stir in any turkey juices accumulated on platter and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Season gravy with salt and pepper.



COOKS' NOTES:

If using a kosher turkey, reduce the salt sprinkled on the skin to 1 teaspoon.

I tried this recipe Azhya and it was not a success.



Turkey was tougher than normal and less flavourful than my usual method of stuffing inside with butter/dill  on the outside.



I may have missed some important steps though, it was such a hectic day.



I wanted it to work though as it looked so good in the pictures.