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Champagne-Roasted Turkey

12 servings
One 7-pound bone-in turkey breast
1/2 pound red seedless grapes, stemmed and cut in half (about 1-1/2 cups), divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 bottle (750 ml) champagne (see Change of Pace)
1 can (14 ounces) ready-to-use chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Place the turkey in the pan and spoon 1 cup grape halves into the neck cavity. Season the turkey all over with the salt and pepper. Pour the champagne into the pan around the turkey.
3. Roast the turkey for 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 hours, or until no pink remains and its juices run clear, basting every 30 minutes with the pan juices. If the turkey begins to get too browned, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
4. In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken broth, cornstarch, and the pan drippings with the fat removed; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup grape halves and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through.
5. Carve the turkey and serve with the champagne-grape sauce.

CHANGE OF PACE: This year, to fancy up that holiday bird, try bathing it in champagne as in this recipe, or even using nonalcoholic sparkling wine or cider. It's a simple but fancy way out of the "plain old roasted turkey" rut!

Nutritional Analysis, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association: Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 7 Very Lean Meat Serving Size: 2 to 3 slices Per Serving: Calories 272 Calories from Fat 49 Total Fat 5g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 147mg Sodium 334 mg Carbohydrate 5g Dietary Fiber 0g Sugars 3g Protein 48g

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mich168
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For those who want to deep fry their turkey and don't know how, I have an acrobat file called "Perfect Deep Fried Turkey Every Time"
Pm me and I can email it to you!!

Happy Turkey eating!

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