Turkey Dinner with Homemade Gravy

Turkey Dinner with Homemade Gravy

Ingredients

• 5 lb whole turkey ((or something in similar size))
• 1/2 onions (medium)
• 1 lemon (medium)
• 1/4 cup minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 3 stalk spring onions ((or something in similar size))
• 3 tbsp butter ((or something in similar size))
• 1 tsp cayenne
• 2 tsp herb seasoning ((or something in similar size))
• turkey (Leftover Innards of)
• 1/3 cup chicken stock
• 3 cup water
• 1 tsp worchestershire
• 3 brussels sprouts
• 2 tbsp bacon fat
• 1/2 gravy (the amount of)
• 4 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp rosemary
• 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325F.
2. Stuff the turkey with all of the ingredients listed.
3. Mix together the coating ingredients and then pour over the entire outside of the turkey.
4. Make sure everything is coated (make more if needed).
5. Bake turkey for 2 1/2 hours (you may need to cook it longer depending on the size - you want 165F internal temperature) .
6. In the meantime, boil the turkey innards in 3 cups water and 1/3 cup chicken broth.
7. Bring to a rolling boil and then reduce heat down to medium-low so it continues to simmer for about an hour.
8. Add a few brussels sprouts, spring onion, Worcestershire and salt and pepper to the gravy.
9. Boil for 30-45 minutes more and then blend with an immersion blender.
10. At this point, you can split the gravy in half (I have non-keto family that wanted it their way) or keep it the same.
11. Before the turkey is going to come out of the oven, add spices (except xanthan gum) and cream to gravy and bring to a full boil.
12. Continuously stir and let it reduce over the next 15-20 minutes.
13. Once it gets to a good consistency (relatively thick), add the xanthan gum and mix it all well.
14. Let turkey rest and then pour pan drippings into gravy for a richer sauce.