Lemon-Pepper Turkey and Gravy With Omaha Steaks Dressing Recipe

Thanksgiving only comes around once a year, and the most stressful part is getting the turkey on the table at the right time. Cooking a turkey, gravy, and dressing can be intimidating, but this foolproof lemon-pepper turkey will leave everyone gathered around the table wanting seconds. 

Why We Love This Lemon-Pepper Turkey and Gravy With Omaha Steaks Dressing Recipe

Creating the perfect Thanksgiving spread can seem daunting, but I’m here to tell you it’s easy! This delightful meal features premium whole turkey with a tangy gravy and a sweet and savory dressing. So, use an Omaha Steaks turkey for a delicious experience that everyone will be thankful for.

Tools You’ll Need Before You Start

• 1 Small Bowl
• 1 Medium Saucepan
• 1 Medium Bowl
• 1 Roasting Pan
• Foil
• 1 Cutting Board
• 1 Large Saucepan
• 1 Knife
• 1 Whisk
• 1 Baking Sheet
• Meat Thermometer
• 1 Sieve

How to Make Lemon-Pepper Turkey With Lemon-Pepper Gravy and Omaha Steaks Dressing   

This delightful recipe features a premium, tender Omaha Steaks Whole Basted Turkey. This customer-favorite 10-pound turkey is juicy and sweet, accentuated with a brown sugar and honey baste that intensifies the lemon seasoning and gravy. Every bite of this delectable Thanksgiving recipe is guaranteed to be memorable.

1. Prepare the Turkey Seasoning

This simple turkey dry seasoning enhances your delectable entrée with a lemony and sweet flavor. To make this seasoning, add clean-tasting kosher salt, coarse black pepper, fresh lemon zest, earthy paprika, and mild garlic powder to a small bowl, whisk until fully incorporated, and set off to the side until your turkey is ready to be seasoned.

2. It’s Time to Whip up Lemon-Pepper Butter

Creating lemon-pepper butter is a breeze and a delicious way to infuse your turkey with a citrusy, earthy flavor! In a medium saucepan, combine unsalted butter, energizing lemon juice, clean-tasting kosher salt, earthy black pepper, and mild garlic powder. Heat over medium heat until everything is melted, whisking together until thoroughly combined; keep warm until it’s time to use on the turkey.

3. Roast a Turkey They’ll Gobble Up

Start prepping your Omaha Steaks Whole Basted Turkey in advance by thawing it in the refrigerator for three to four days, using Omaha Steaks thawing guide as a reference. Once your turkey is fully thawed, remove the thermometer and plastic truss from the legs. Place the turkey back in the refrigerator to air-dry overnight. The next day, pat dry, rub down with grapeseed oil, and season the whole bird with lemon-pepper seasoning. Allow the turkey to come to room temperature for about an hour on the counter.

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. While turkey is coming to room temperature and oven is warming up, dice up large yellow onions, crispy celery, and juicy carrots. Place the vegetables and chicken stock in the bottom of the roasting pan. Next, put the turkey right-side up in the pan and use foil to wrap the wing tips. Place the roasting pan in the oven and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast for about two and a half to three hours until the turkey breast reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a meat thermometer. At the two-hour mark, baste the turkey with half the melted lemon butter, then wait 20 more minutes before basting with the remaining butter. Remove the foil from the wing tips for the last hour of roasting. Once the turkey is roasted, remove it from the oven and place it on a cutting board. Lightly cover with aluminum foil and rest for about 20 to 25 minutes.

4. Create a Lemon-Pepper Gravy

Once the turkey is roasted, strain the vegetables and pan drippings through a sieve into a medium bowl. Then, preheat a large saucepan to medium and add the unsalted butter to melt it. Slowly add the flour, whisking for about one minute until it thickens and becomes a blond roux. Next, pour the pan drippings into the saucepan and bring to a boil while continuously whisking. Once thickened, reduce to a simmer, adding black pepper and kosher salt to taste. Keep warm until it’s time to serve the gravy.

5. Ditch the Complicated Dressing

When it comes to a delicious side dish, there’s nothing better than Omaha Steaks Sausage & Cranberry Dressing. It’s made with bread croutons, house-made chicken stock, pungent onions, crispy celery, earthy spices, mild Italian sausage, and dried cranberries for a subtle sweetness, and it’s finished with a touch of duck fat for a savory richness.

Preparation is a breeze because it’s freezer-to-oven safe! Follow the instructions on the dressing package for an easy-to-prepare side dish that’s ready in under 20 minutes.

Now that everything is ready, it’s time to eat. First, place a slice of the turkey on a plate, followed by a spoonful of gravy, and finish with a heaping side of the dressing. Dig in and enjoy!

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