Name: Clementine-Salted Turkey with Redeye Gravy
Yield: Makes 14-16 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup coarse kosher salt; 12 small clementines or tangerines (about); peel finely grated (3 tablespoons); fruit wrapped, chilled; 1 20-to 22-pound turkey, rinsed, patted dry; neck, heart, and gizzard reserved for Turkey Stock; 2 large onions, quartered; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 6 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth, divided; Turkey Stock; 4 ounces country ham, Serrano ham, or thick-cut smoked bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 6 tablespoons all purpose flour; 2 cups freshly brewed coffee

Roast turkey in a metal pan with clementines and herbs.

Clementine-Salted Turkey with Redeye GravyPhoto by Elinor Carucci

A little bit of clementine peel adds a citrus note to the turkey. The smoky, slightly bitter southern-style gravy is terrific drizzled over the meat or over mashed potatoes. For a pretty garnish, decorate the platter with whole clementines.

Recipe notes

See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips

28 Amazing Ways to Make Gravy
Even the most juicy, succulent bird can benefit from a gravy—and we've gathered our favorites right here.

Classic French Bouillabaisse With Rouille

This flexible recipe is all you need to bring this iconic Provençal seafood stew to your table.

Salmon With Sizzled Nut Salsa

A savory-hot salsa made with mixed nuts (like the kind dubbed cocktail nuts meant for snacking) gives roast salmon a kaleidoscope of textures and flavors.

Smothered Italian Sausage

This is what I call a fridge-eater recipe. The key here is getting a nice sear on the sausage and cooking the tomato down until it coats the sausage and vegetables well.

Dulce de Leche

Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.

Our Favorite French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.

Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

One-Pot Chicken Thighs With Cilantro Rice and Beans

This one-pot dinner cooks chicken thighs directly on top of a bed of flavorful cilantro rice studded with black beans for a complete dinner.

Recipe notes

28 Amazing Ways to Make Gravy