Maple-Bacon Glazed Turkey with Wild Rice & Cornbread Stuffing & Bourbon Gravy
- One 12- to 13-lb. turkey, preferably fresh, defrosted if frozen
- 4 to 6 cups homemade or low-salt turkey stock or chicken broth; more if needed
- 1 recipe Wild Rice & Cornbread Stuffing
- 1/2 cup reserved apple or pear cider from the stuffing
- 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced
- 6 strips good-quality bacon
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
- 3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbs. bourbon; more to taste
- Produce
- Pears, ripe (2)
- Meat
- 12- to 13-lb. turkey (1)
- Bacon, good-quality (6 strips)
- Canned Goods
- Recipe wild rice & cornbread stuffing (1)
- Reserved apple or pear cider from the stuffing (1/2 cup)
- Turkey stock or chicken broth, homemade or low-salt (4 cups)
- Cooking & Baking
- All-purpose flour (3 Tbs.)
- Maple syrup, real (1/2 cup)
- Beer, Wine & Liquor
- Bourbon (2 Tbs.)
Preparation
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Published October 1, 2000 (12 years ago).
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