Roast Turkey With Leftover Recipes
Turkey and leftover dishes are meals we yearn for all year round. Turkey is a remarkable protein that adapts to numerous versatile remnants; much from a single bird.
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November evokes many thoughts, yet turkey frequently makes its way into our minds.
I’m unsure why they aren’t widely available throughout the year, as turkey meat is not only scrumptious, but it also provides an economical option to meal-prep numerous nutritious dishes when hectic weekdays leave us little time for cooking.
The World Admires America’s Turkey Tradition
During my time in Brazil with my son Tomio, one year for American Thanksgiving, many of our new Brazilian acquaintances inquired if we could prepare a traditional feast there in Rio.
It was about 100 degrees, turkey in Brazil is typically available only as processed deli meat and seldom as a whole bird, but we made it work.
We turned down the air conditioning to frigid levels in our apartment, found some kind of large bird, and prepared our Thanksgiving Dinner right in Rio de Janeiro!
Turkey Leftovers
Although sandwiches and soups quickly come to mind when reflecting on turkey leftovers, I have crafted a selection of options you are bound to adore.
But first, we must prepare this bird, infuse it with seasonings, and ready all the components we can utilize for a range of options.
Turkey Leftover Recipes
Before we can create fantastic recipes with leftover turkey, we initially have to roast the turkey, to have remnants!
If you prefer to smoke or deep-fry your turkey, the methods described here can still be applied after it’s cooked, but I will simply be roasting it in the oven.
After the bird is cooked and you’ve relished the first meal, make an effort to remove all the meat from the carcass while it’s at room temperature. It becomes trickier after it’s been chilled.
- Place the white and dark meat separately in an airtight container and refrigerate.
- Put all the bones into a sizable pot. Attempt to split the breast section in half to fit into the pot.
- Salt, pepper, diced celery, onions, and fresh herbs can all be added to the pot.
- When you’re set to cook, fill the pot three-quarters full with water. (This can be done a day later)
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for an hour.
- Once cooled, you can divide the broth into multiple containers or sealable plastic bags.
- The broth can stay in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days, or be frozen.
One Roasted Turkey For Numerous Meals
Now you possess everything required for countless meals. While a substantial turkey sandwich is the first dish I anticipate, here are just a few of my other cherished recipes to create using the meat you have separated and the stock you have made!
- Herb Turkey Biscuit Pot Pie – Buttery Herb Biscuit Turkey Pot Pie, made with leftover turkey, in a rich gravy with mushrooms and vegetables, will make you forget it’s leftovers.
- Turkey Stuffed Cabbage Rolls – Nutritious Turkey Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are the ultimate appetizer or side dish you can create from leftover turkey, barley, or rice, dried fruits, and spicy nuts.
- Greek Turkey Soup – Leftover turkey simmered in the essence of Greek cuisine for a traditional Greek Turkey Avgolemono Soup, born from an American Thanksgiving meal.
- Mac and Cheese Turkey Roll – Mac and Cheese, combined with leftover turkey, transformed into Turkey Rolls, wrapped in phyllo dough, enriched with sage, celery, and onion, are Thanksgiving encapsulated in a bite!
Required Ingredients
- Whole Turkey – 20 – 40 pounds
- Fresh sage
- Olive oil
- Coarse salt
Necessary Equipment
- Large roasting pot with a cover
- Meat thermometer
- Measuring spoons
- Oven
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large roasting pan
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Meat thermometer
- 15-20 lb Whole turkey
- Fresh sage or oregano bundle finely chopped
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 tbsp Coarse salt
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
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Rinse the turkey with cold water both inside and outside.
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Position the bird in a pan spacious enough to collect the juices that will leak from the meat while cooking. A depth of at least 3 inches or more is recommended for the pan.
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I prefer to roast the turkey breast side down, as it helps the breast meat absorb more flavor and prevents it from drying out.
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Take a bundle of fresh sage, slide your finger between the flesh and the skin, and insert sprigs of herbs against the meat.
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Score the skin in the breast area and massage the turkey with olive oil.
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Sprinkle salt in the bird’s cavity and on the skin, then rub in some of the finely chopped sage into the scored skin.
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Roast the turkey in the oven uncovered for 15 minutes.
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Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees and cover the turkey with a lid or aluminum foil.
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Cook the turkey for approximately 20 minutes per pound, or until a meat thermometer shows an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
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Take the turkey out of the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes before carving.
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