Christmas is the feast commemorating the birth of Christ. It is fixed in the liturgical year as December 25th and is preceded by four week of fasting called Advent.Roasted Turkey with Mushroom Herb Sauce
Turkey:
- 1 ½ tsp. poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 6 lb. turkey, thawed
- Cooking spray
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp. margarine
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped
- 2 tbsp. all purpose flour
- ½ tsp. poultry seasoning
- 1/2 tsp.salt
- 1/8 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 1 ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup half and half
Preheat oven to 325ºF.
Stir together poultry seasoning, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper in small dish to make seasoning mixture.
Remove giblets and neck from body and neck cavities of turkey. Drain juices and dry turkey with paper towel. Turn wings back and hold neck skin in place. Place turkey, breast side up, on flat rack in shallow roasting pan.
Coat turkey with cooking spray and sprinkle with seasoning mixture.
Roast turkey 3 to 3 ½ hours or until thigh is 180ºF. on a meat thermometer..
Cover breast and top of drumsticks with foil after 2 hours to prevent overcooking of breast.
When done, let turkey stand for 15 before carving.
For Sauce:
Melt margarine in small saucepan over low heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in flour, poultry seasoning, thyme, salt and pepper.
Gradually stir in broth and half and half. Cook and stir constantly over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
Cook and stir 1 minute, serve over turkey slices.
