Thanksgiving Turkey Question ...?

Question

I asked earlier what would be a good dry white wine for roasting my turkey and I got alittle confused by the feedback so I'm wondering if I'm able to substitute chicken broth for the dry white wine??

Answer 1

Absolutely. You can also find turkey broth this time of year - I bought Swansons. But, any brand of chicken broth would work just as well.

Answer 2

The wine is a trick used by chefs to loosen the drippings off the bottom of the pan for making gravy and the wine flavor/alcohol evaporates. You don't have to do this; drink the wine.Use Swanson chicken broth for your gravy and to moisten the stuffing. You do NOT add liquid when roasting a turkey.
Try this...put neck and gizzards in your large pot and cover with 2 boxes chicken broth (Swanson) or water/chicken bouillon (you can even just use plain water) to fill pot just over half full. Add: 1 whole peeled onion, celery sprig with leaves (broken in half) and a carrot (broken in half or whole). Salt/pepper (5 peppercorns are perfect). Bring to boil, cover and simmer on low for 3 hours. Strain into bowl throwing away veggies and saving meat for gravy. Feed liver to cat. This is how ya make homemade turkey broth. BTW-take the liver, only, OUT after 15 minutes of simmering.

Answer 3

Sure can also, I always place butter pats up under the skin and push down as far as I can. I try to place bout 4-5 on each side of the breast spaced out a bit. Keeps the breast moist and delicious and not a lot of work. Happy Turkey Day to all.

Answer 4

Yes you can. But rest assured the wine is much better. I've made my this way for the last 10 years. Buy a fresh turkey tho.

Answer 5

I inject apple juice into the meat of my turkey. It gives the meat an unimaginable flavor and moistens the meat alot.