Sage Butter-Roasted Turkey with Cider Gravy
Sage Butter-Roasted Turkey with Cider Gravy is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Rub salt and dried sage together in small bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionRub salt and dried sage together in small bowl.
Place turkey in roasting pan; sprinkle all over with sage salt.
Cover pan with plastic wrap; chill turkey overnight.
Set rack at lowest position in oven and preheat to 375°F.
Pat turkey dry.
Tuck wing tips under; tie legs together loosely.
Stir butter and chopped sage in small saucepan over low heat until butter melts.
Brush all over turkey; sprinkle with pepper.
Roast turkey 1 hour; baste with any pan juices.
Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
Roast turkey 45 minutes.
Pour 3/4 cup apple cider over; turn pan around.
Continue to roast turkey until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, basting and turning pan occasionally for even cooking, about 11/4 hours longer.
Transfer turkey to platter; tent loosely with foil and let rest 30 to 45 minutes (internal temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees).
Pour all pan juices into large measuring cup.
Spoon off fat that rises to surface.
Transfer 2 tablespoons fat to heavy large saucepan; discard remaining fat.
Place turkey roasting pan over 2 burners.
Add 2 cups stock or broth and 3/4 cup cider.
Bring to boil over high heat, scraping up browned bits.
Boil liquid until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 6 minutes.
Add mixture from roasting pan to degreased pan juices.
If necessary, add enough stock to measure 3 1/2 cups stock mixture.
Place saucepan with turkey fat over medium-high heat.
Add flour; whisk 2 minutes.
Whisk in stock mixture.
Boil until gravy thickens enough to coat spoon thinly, about 6 minutes.
Whisk in 2 tablespoons Calvados, or more to taste, and sage.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve turkey with gravy.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.