Chef John's Boneless Whole Turkey
Chef John’s Boneless Whole Turkey features a deboned bird rolled around savory stuffing, tied for an even roast and effortless slicing. The result is juicy meat with golden skin and classic roasted flavor, finished with a quick pan-dripping cream gravy. It’s an impressive centerpiece for holidays or special dinners when you want beautiful slices and comforting, traditional taste.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 45 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Boneless Whole Turkey, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Lay the deboned turkey, skin-side down, on a cutting board and even out the meat as much as possible. Slice through the thicker areas of breast meat as needed and rearrange them over thinner parts to achieve an even thickness of meat all over.
- 3
Season the turkey with salt and black pepper. Press the stuffing evenly over the surface of the meat.
- 4
Fold the long edges of the turkey around the stuffing toward the center of the bird and carefully turn the turkey seam-side down. Tie the leg end of the turkey with kitchen twine to cinch it together. Repeat ties at 2-inch intervals along the length of the turkey, finishing with a single tie running along the length of the turkey. Season with salt and transfer the turkey to a large roasting pan.
- 5
Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the turkey reads 155 degrees F (68 degrees C), about 1 1/2 hours.
- 6
Remove from the oven and transfer the turkey to a platter. Remove and discard the twine. Let it rest until the internal temperature increases to 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 20 minutes.
- 7
While the turkey rests, place the roasting pan over medium-high heat and stir the cream into the pan drippings. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens and reduces, 3 to 7 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a gravy boat or bowl.
- 8
Slice the turkey crosswise and top the slices with gravy.
- Calories 112.01 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 6.59 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 16.68 g 6%
- Total Fat 1.78 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.43 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.25 g High --
- Cholesterol 11.7 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 401.83 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 0.65 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 13.99 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.43 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 2.46 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.02 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chef John's Boneless Whole Turkey is made with 5 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 2 hrs 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Heavy Cream, Salt & Pepper, and Stuffing Mix. Each serving provides about 112.01 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Boneless Whole Turkey made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Heavy Cream, Salt & Pepper, Stuffing Mix, Turkey Breast. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Boneless Whole Turkey?
- About 2 hrs 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 112.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Boneless Whole Turkey easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Chef John's Boneless Whole Turkey healthy?
- Chef John's Boneless Whole Turkey has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 112.01 calories and 6.59 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 401.83 mg (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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