Thanksgiving in Canada is the perfect opportunity to get together with family over a hearty meal, and the roast turkey is often the star of the table. This traditional dish symbolizes the bounty of the harvest and autumnal abundance. By preparing a turkey, you ensure that everyone can enjoy this delicious dish, accompanied by stuffing and sauces also suitable for a gluten-free diet. With crispy, golden skin and juicy flesh, this roast turkey is guaranteed to be a hit at your Thanksgiving celebration.

Thanksgiving Roast Turkey

Canada

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Preparation time 10 mins Cooking time 3 hrs Rest time 30 mins Total time 3 hrs 40 mins

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 10

Author: Gluten Escape

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 whole turkey (3 to 5 kg)

• 100g butter​

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 onion, cut into quarters

• 2 stalks of celery, cut into pieces

• 2 carrots, cut into pieces

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 bunch of fresh thyme

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 500 ml gluten-free chicken stock (or vegetable stock)

• 1 lemon, cut into quarters

Preparation

1. Preparing the turkey: Preheat your oven to 180°C. Rinse the turkey inside and out under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Remove the giblets (you can use them for a stock or sauce, if desired).
2. Seasoning: Mix the butter with the garlic, salt and pepper. Carefully peel the skin off the turkey breast and slide in some of the seasoned butter. Massage the remaining butter all over the exterior surface of the turkey.
3. Interior Filling: Place onion, celery, carrots, lemon, thyme and bay leaves inside the turkey cavity to flavor the meat while cooking.
4. Cooking: Place the turkey in a roasting pan with the chicken stock on the bottom to prevent it from drying out. Cover the turkey lightly with foil to prevent the skin from burning too quickly. Bake for about 2 to 3 hours, basting the turkey regularly with its cooking juices.
5. Finishing: Remove the aluminum foil for the last 30 minutes of cooking so that the skin becomes golden brown and crispy. Check, if you can, the internal temperature of the turkey with a thermometer: it should reach 74°C at the breast and 80°C in the thighs.
6. Resting and carving: Let the turkey rest for 20 to 30 minutes before carving to allow the juices to distribute well. Serve with a gluten-free sauce, roasted vegetables and your favorite side dish.

Keywords: Roast turkey, Thanksgiving recipe, gluten-free Canadian recipe

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