Recipes Featuring Fresh Fennel Pan Gravy or Mixed-Mushroom and Tarragon Gravy
View all 1Butterflied Turkey with Fennel, Sausage, and Ricotta Stuffing
The technique: When it comes to poultry, butterflying means removing the backbone and flattening the bird like a book. This is easy enough to do with a chicken, but we suggest asking your butcher to butterfly the turkey. The payoff: A flattened turkey cooks more evenly and quickly than a regular bird. Tucking the stuffing under the skin ensures that the meat will be moist and delicious. Roasted turkey: Prep 1 hour Total 3 hours 30 minutes (includes roasting time) Grilled turkey: Prep 1 hour Total 3 hours 30 minutes (includes grilling time)
Butterflied Turkey with Fennel, Sausage, and Ricotta Stuffing
The technique of butterflying the turkey, which involves removing the backbone and flattening the bird, allows for more even and quicker cooking. Tucking the savory stuffing under the skin ensures the meat stays moist and delicious.