The Chew: Pan Seared Turkey With Gremolata Compound Butter

The Chew: Pan Seared Turkey With Gremolata Compound Butter

To help you have the best Thanksgiving ever, Carla Hall wanted to share a unique turkey recipe: Pan Seared Turkey with Gremolata Compound Butter. This is one incredible moist, flavorful turkey dish that doesn’t require roasting your whole turkey in the oven for hours! If you’re short on time and need a last minute turkey recipe, no matter what the occasion, try Carla’s delicious Pan Seared Turkey!

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The Chew: Pan Seared Turkey With Gremolata Compound Butter Recipe Ingredients

• 1 whole turkey – 11-15 lbs, cut into 8 pieces

For the Brining Liquid:

• 1/2-3/4 C kosher salt
• 10 whole allspice/cloves/black peppercorns
• 7-8 thyme sprigs
• 1/2 C olive oil
• 4 C water
• 1/2 C brown sugar
• 5 star anise
• 1 habanero – slit open

For the Spicy Gremolata Compound Butter:

• 1/4 C sage leaves – chopped
• 3 tbsp lemon zest – finely grated
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 1/2 C parsley – packed, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic cloves – minced
• 2 tsp crushed red pepper flake
• 1/2 C butter – softened

The Chew: Pan Seared Turkey With Gremolata Compound Butter Recipe Directions

1. Combine all the brining ingredients in a large re-sealable plastic bag and shake to dissolve the salt and sugar
2. Put turkey parts in the bag and put in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight
3. Remove the turkey from the brine and rinse thoroughly
4. Pat dry, then gently loosen the skin from the turkey pieces
5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
6. In a medium bowl, add the butter, parsley, safe, garlic, lemon zest, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and then mix
7. Rub the spicy gremolata under the skin on each piece
8. Heata heavy skillet to medium-high heat
9. Sear each piece untl golden brown on all sides
10. Put seared pieces on a sheet pan and finish cooking them in the oven
11. Cook to an internal temperature of 160 degrees, for about 30 minutes