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maple-bacon turkey with creamy maple gravy

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Private Recipe by
Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)
Cullowhee, NC

Maple syrup's caramely sweetness along with bacon's smokey notes are the perfect companion for the Thanksgiving turkey. Mmmmmmm!

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 3 Hr 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For maple-bacon turkey with creamy maple gravy

  • 1 - 12 lb
    turkey, patted dry
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 2 Tbsp
    pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 c
    pure maple syrup, divided
  • 6 sprig
    thyme, fresh
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 10 slice
    applewood-smoked bacon
  • 1/2 c
    1/2 & 1/2
  • 1/4 c
    all purpose flour

How To Make maple-bacon turkey with creamy maple gravy

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place roasting rack in large shallow roasting pan. Tuck turkey wings behind back; place turkey on rack.
  • 2
    Combine butter & 2 Tbsp of the maple syrup in a small bowl. Slip fingers between skin & breast meat to loosen; spread butter mixture under skin over breast. Slip thyme sprigs under skin. Sprinkle turkey inside & out with salt & pepper.
  • 3
    Place bacon in crisscross pattern over turkey breast; pour remaining 1/2 C maple syrup over bacon. Cover breast with foil coated with cooking spray.
  • 4
    Bake 3 - 3 1/2 hours or until internal temperature of thickest part of thigh reaches 165 - 170 degrees F., removing foil during last 45 minutes to help browning. Remove turkey; cover loosely with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving.
  • 5
    Meanwhile, whisk 1/2 & 1/2 & flour in a small bowl. Skim fat from turkey drippings in roasting pan; place pan over 2 burners. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Whisk in 1/2 & 1/2 mixture; cook 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Serve with turkey & enjoy!
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