Roast Turkey Breast with Gravy
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 756
- Total Fat
- 34
- Saturated Fat
- 11
- Carbohydrates
- 13
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 94
- Cholesterol
- 279
- Sodium
- 1450
- Total: 2 hr 55 min
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
One 6-pound fresh turkey breast, on the bone, patted dry
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 stalk celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 small carrot, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 small onions, peeled and quartered
3 cups turkey or chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium store-bought
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Rub the turkey all over with the butter, including the cavity of the breast. Season generously with salt and pepper. Scatter the vegetables on the bottom of a roasting pan just large enough to hold the turkey. Set the turkey breast-side up in the pan. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast registers 160 degrees F, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil for 30 minutes. (The breast temperature will continue to rise to 170 degrees F as it rests.)
- Pour any pan drippings into a fat separator or small bowl. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the fat; discard the rest or the fat. Add the pan juices to the broth. Add the reserved fat to the roasting pan and place on a burner over medium-high heat. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Whisk in the broth and continue to stir. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Strain the gravy, discarding the vegetables, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Carve the breast and serve with the gravy.