Moist Roast Turkey With A Port Gravy

5 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 kg turkey
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2/3 cup port wine
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon cornflour

Directions

  1. 1
    Discard giblets if inserted, rinse turkey under cold water inside and out, pat dry. Spoon seasoning or stuffing into cavity and tie legs together with kitchen string.
  2. 2
    In an oven proof baking dish pour in chicken stock and half the port. Place turkey upside down in dish, cover dish tightly with foil, bake in a slow oven (130c) 4hrs.
  3. 3
    Remove foil place turkey right way up, combine remaining port with sugar, brush over turkey. Roast uncovered 180-190c for a further 45 Min's or until turkey is browned and cooked through.
  4. 4
    Remove turkey from dish cover with foil to keep warm. Strain juices into a pan, to remove any bits of meat and fat. Heat over a medium heat, mix a little water with cornflour, pour into sauce, stir until mixture boils and thickens.
  5. 5
    Serve turkey with port gravy.

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