Roast Turkey with Grapes and Prunes
Ingredients
Safflower oil -- to coat
10 lb Turkey, whole
6 c Dry corn bread -- crumbled
2 ts Thyme
2 ts Sage
2 ts Minced parsley
1/4 c Port
1/2 c Prunes -- pitted & chopped
1/2 c Green seedless grapes
1 c Diced apples
1 c Minced onion
2 ts Safflower oil
1/4 Stick unsalted butter
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Lightly oil inside
of a large, unprinted paper grocery bag.
Wash and pat
turkey dry.
In a large bowl mix corn-bread crumbs with thyme,
sage, and parsley. Set aside.
In a saucepan over medium heat, simmer port,
prunes, grapes, and apples for 15 minutes.
In a
skillet over medium-high heat, saute onion in oil
until soft but not browned (8 to 10 minutes).
Add
fruit mixture and sauteed onion to bread crumbs and
mix well.
Stuff cavity of turkey with bread stuffing.
Lace
opening shut with kitchen twine.
Dot exterior of
turkey with small pieces of butter.
Place turkey in pan, cover with aluminum foil
Place
in oven and roast for 21/2 to 3 hours.
During the last
30 minutes, remove foil
To test for doneness, pierce a leg with the tip
of a sharp knife.
The juice should spurt out a clear
yellow; if it is pink, roast the bird for 10 to 15
minutes longer.