Roasted Garlic & Meyer Lemon-Rubbed Turkey
"Mellow white miso paste is the secret ingredient in this amazing roast turkey rubbed with Meyer lemon and roasted garlic. The miso gives the turkey a mildly salted taste without the hassle of brining. Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 4; cover and refrigerate the garlic-lemon paste for up to 1 week. | Equipment: Kitchen string..."
INGREDIENTS
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For Roasted Turkey:
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2 heads garlic
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3 Meyer lemons (see Tip)
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1/4 cup white miso (see Note)
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus 3 sprigs
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1 10- to 12-pound turkey, neck and giblets reserved for stock (discard liver)
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1 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered, divided
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2 cups water, plus more as needed
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For Turkey Giblet Stock:
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(optional; 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth may be used instead to make the gravy)
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6 cups water
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1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
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1 medium carrot, chopped
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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1 bay leaf
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1 sprig fresh thyme
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1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
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For Citrus Gravy:
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup dry white wine
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2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice or 4 teaspoons lemon juice plus 2 teaspoons orange juice
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Freshly ground pepper to taste
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: Look for Meyer lemons from late fall to early spring in well-stocked supermarkets and specialty grocers. If you can’t find them, use 2 teaspoons lemon zest and 1 teaspoon orange zest plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 teaspoons orange juice
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