Roast Turkey With Gravy

Yield: 12 servings

12 lb Turkey
Salt and pepper to taste
---Gravy----
6 tb Flour
Salt and pepper
Chicken broth

If turkey is frozen it may be defrosted in the Microwave Oven (follow
directions in your manual), or it may be defrosted by placing it in the
refrigerator overnight or until thawed. Wash turkey and pat it dry.
Sprinkle inside cavity with salt and pepper, to taste. Tie legs together.
Tie wings and legs to body. Invert a heat-resistant, non-metallic saucer
or small casserole cover in a shallow, 10-inch, heat-resistant, non-
metallic baking dish. Place turkey breast-side-down on the saucer. Heat,
uncovercd, for half of cooking time, 3 minutes per pound (36 minutes).
Turn the turkey breast-side-up and continue cooking covered with a paper
towel for the remaining half of the cooking time. (3 minutes per pound or
an additional 36 minutes). Insert a meat thermometer into fleshy portion
of turkey, not touching any bones. It should register 160 F. DO NOT PLACE
THERMOMETER IN MICROWAVE OVEN while cooking. If temperature is not 160ø F
return turkey to Microwave Oven for an additional few minutes until
correct temperature is reached.


Let turkey stand covered with aluminum foil at room temperature 20 to 30
minutes to finish cooking. The internal temperature of the turkey should
be 170øF after standing. While the turkey is standing at room temperature,
prepare the gravy. The turkey should be removed from the roasting pan.
Pour the pan drippings into a bowl, leaving the residue in the pan. Allow
the fat to rise to the top. Skim off about 6 tablespoons of fat. Reserve
pan drippings. (If there is not enough fat, add butter or margarine to
make 6 tablespoons total. Discard any excess fat.) Return fat to the
baking dish. Blend in flour and salt and pepper, to taste. Heat,
uncovered, in Microwave Oven 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Measure
the remaining pan drippings and add enough chicken broth to make 3 cups.
Gradually stir liquid into flour mixture until smooth, scraping the sides
of the pan to loosen any particles that stick to the pan. Heat, uncovered,
in Microwave Oven 14 minutes or until thickened and smooth. Stir
occasionally during last half of cooking.

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