Moist Roast Turkey With A Port Gravy

Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

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

Recipe

• 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 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 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 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 serve turkey with port gravy.