Serves 10 to 12
Instead of drumsticks and thighs, you may use 2 whole leg quarters, 1½ to 2 pounds each. The recipe will also work with turkey breast alone; in step 1, reduce the salt and sugar to ½ cup each and the water to 4 quarts. If you are braising kosher or self-basting turkey parts, skip the brining step and instead season the turkey parts with 1½ teaspoons of salt.
Pairs with:
Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Riesling
Riesling is complimentary to the herb, vegetable, and mushroom flavors.
You might need to buy:
- TURKEY:
- Salt and pepper
- sugar
- bay leaves
- fresh thyme
- fresh parsley
- low-sodium chicken broth
- dry white wine
- GRAVY:
- all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper