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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Prosciutto Wrapped Turkey

15 MINPrep Time
225 MINCook Time
10Servings
by Giada De Laurentiis
Intermediate
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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There's no worry of a lack of crispy skin or flavor with this prosciutto-wrapped turkey recipe!

Prosciutto Wrapped Turkey
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Prosciutto Wrapped Turkey

Servings

10

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

225 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (from 2 lemons, plus 1 lemon, halved)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (chopped)
  • One 14-pound turkey (neck and gizzards removed from the cavity)
  • 2 shallots (halved)
  • 10 sprigs thyme
  • 5 sprigs rosemary
  • 6 stalks celery (trimmed)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 12 thin slices prosciutto
  • 1/4 cup Grade B maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. This recipe originally appeared on Giada's Holiday Handbook. Episode: Giada's Turkey Day Feast.
  2. Mix together the salt, lemon zest, pepper flakes and thyme in a small bowl. Rub the turkey all over with the mixture, inside, outside and under the skin. Stuff the cavity with the shallots, lemon halves and thyme and rosemary sprigs. Tie the turkey's legs together with butcher's twine. Loosely cover the bird with parchment paper and allow it to dry-brine in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours and up to 48 hours.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the turkey from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature.
  4. Lay the celery across the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet and place the bird on top. Shingle the prosciutto slices over the entire bird, tucking them into the leg creases and making sure the bird is entirely covered. Using toothpicks, secure the prosciutto in 6 spots. Add the chicken broth to the bottom of the pan. Place a piece of parchment over the bird, then cover the pan with aluminum foil. Roast for 3 hours.
  5. Remove the foil and baste the bird with some of the pan drippings. Raise the oven temperature to 400 degrees F and roast for an additional 45 minutes to an hour, until the prosciutto is crisp and the turkey registers 155 degrees F at the thigh on an instant-read thermometer. Remove from the oven and let rest for 20 minutes before carving.
  6. Meanwhile, strain the pan juices into a small saucepan and let sit for 5 minutes before skimming the fat. Add the maple syrup and balsamic vinegar, stir to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes to reduce slightly. Serve alongside the turkey.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
10
per serving
Calories
718
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
11 grams
Protein
101 grams
Fat
27 grams
Saturated Fat
7 grams
Cholestrol
332 milligrams
Sodium
1677 milligrams
Fiber
2 grams
Sugar
7 grams
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2 comments

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    Angela McCutcheon - Jun 09

    I made this for Thanksgiving and it was amazing. Everyone loved the crispy skin and procuttio and it was super juicy. I will have to do this again next year! :) ![Uploading file…](1543448437476)

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    Mary Elizabeth Guyton - Jun 09

    This recipe looks great. I think that my family would enjoy this on Thanksgiving. I will try this! Thank you Giadzyüòç

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