Moist Roast Turkey With A Port Gravy
- 2 1/2 kg turkey
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2/3 cup port wine
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cornflour
- Discard giblets if inserted, rinse turkey under cold water inside and out, pat dry. Spoon seasoning or stuffing into cavity and tie legs together with kitchen string.
- In an oven proof baking dish pour in chicken stock and half the port. Place turkey upside down in dish, cover dish tightly with foil, bake in a slow oven (130c) 4hrs.
- Remove foil place turkey right way up, combine remaining port with sugar, brush over turkey. Roast uncovered 180-190c for a further 45 Min's or until turkey is browned and cooked through.
- Remove turkey from dish cover with foil to keep warm. Strain juices into a pan, to remove any bits of meat and fat. Heat over a medium heat, mix a little water with cornflour, pour into sauce, stir until mixture boils and thickens.
- Serve turkey with port gravy.
turkey, chicken stock, port wine, brown sugar, cornflour
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/moist-roast-turkey-with-a-port-gravy-274225 (may not work)