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Turkey Sausage Patties

2 pounds ground turkey2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons freshly-ground pepper2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage or1/2 teaspoon dried sage2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, allspice or maceOlive oil (for frying) In a large bowl, combine the turkey, salt, pepper, sage, thyme, ginger and the nutmeg, allspice or [...]

Deep-Fried Turkey Rub

1 (15 pound) fresh turkey25 medium whole bay leaves3 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme3 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns3 tablespoons hot Creole seasoning2 teaspoons garlic powder4 gallons peanut oil Wash turkey inside and out under cold running water; pat dry. Finely grind bay leaves in spice grinder; transfer to small bowl. Finely [...]

Oven-Roasted Apricot-Stuffed Turkey Breast

1 (2- to 2 1/2-pound) bone-in turkey breast half1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs (2 slices)1/2 cup snipped dried apricots1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted2 tablespoons apple juice or water1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard1 tablespoon water Remove bone from turkey breast. Cut a horizontal slit into thickest [...]

Pineapple Roast Turkey

1 (8 to 12 pound) turkey1 fresh pineapple1 cup dry white wine1/4 cup honey1/4 cup soy sauce1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon paprika2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 cup water Wash turkey and pat dry. If desired, rub cavity lightly with salt. Fasten neck skin to back and skewer. Fold wings across back with [...]

Southern Roast Turkey With Bourbon Peach Glaze

1 (15 pound) turkey, fresh or frozen (thawed) 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup peach preserves 2 tablespoons bourbon 2 teaspoons Angostura bitters 5 pickled peaches for garnish Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for gravy. Rinse turkey with cold running water and drain well. Blot dry with [...]

Roasted Salt-Brined Turkey

Brine1 cup plus 2 tablespoons kosher salt1/3 cup brown sugar (optional)1 gallon cold water1 (12 pound) turkey with neck, wing tips, heart    and gizzard reserved for Giblet Gravy In a large stockpot, dissolve the salt and brown sugar (if using) in the cold water. Add the turkey and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours. Remove [...]

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