It’s that time of year again for entertaining family and friends, and we at C&W Appliance Repair want to share some home-style dinner recipes from Sub-Zero Wolf for the holiday season. Enjoy!
Traditional Roast Turkey
Ingredients
For the brine:
1/2 gallon apple cider
2 gallons cold water
1 1/2 cups kosher salt
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
For the turkey:
1 whole turkey (any size) fresh or thawed, and cleaned
For the seasoning:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
Preparation Method
The Day Before
(12 to 15 hours before roasting):
In a large, clean 5-gallon bucket, mix cider, water, salt, and brown sugar until fully dissolved. Twelve to 15 hours before roasting, place turkey in brine. Cover and refrigerate in Sub-Zero refrigerator, or outside if it is between 20-40°F (-7-4°C).
The Roasting Day
Bake Mode: (with brined turkey)
Preheat Wolf oven in BAKE mode at 325°F (163°C). Rinse turkey with cold water, and pat dry with paper toweling. Mix together butter and herbs, and gently tuck mixture under the skin of the turkey breast. Place turkey, breast side up, on a roasting rack in the roasting pan. Insert temperature probe into the turkey thigh, and set for 180°F (82°C). Roast until temperature probe chimes to indicate the temperature has been reached. Remove the probe and insert it into the other thigh to double check the internal temperature has reached 180°F. Remove turkey from oven, and allow it to rest uncovered for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Cooking time in BAKE mode will be approximately 10-15 minutes per pound, though the actual time depends on many variables, including the weight and temperature of the turkey before cooking.
Alternate Cooking Mode
Convection Roast Mode: (with turkey that is not brined)
If you don’t have time to brine your turkey, it is recommended you use the CONVECTION ROAST mode.
Preheat Wolf oven in CONVECTION ROAST mode at 300°F (149°C). Rinse turkey with cold water, and pat dry with paper toweling. Mix together butter and herbs, and gently tuck mixture under the skin of the turkey breast. Place turkey, breast side up, on a roasting rack in the roasting pan. Insert temperature probe into the turkey thigh, and set for 180°F (82°C). Roast until temperature probe chimes to indicate the temperature has been reached. Remove the probe and insert it into the other thigh to double check the internal temperature has reached 180°F. Remove turkey from oven, and allow it to rest uncovered for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Cooking time in CONVECTION ROAST mode will be approximately 10-15 minutes per pound, though the actual time depends on many variables, including the weight and temperature of the turkey before cooking.
Basting Tips
In either mode, basting your turkey is optional. If you elect to baste, do so no more than once every half hour.
Traditional Turkey Dressing
Turkey is usually served with dressing. This recipe’s a delicious alternative to stuffing your turkey, or a way to make extra for that large gathering.
Ingredients
Makes 10 cups
10 cups chicken or turkey broth
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
8 stalks celery, finely diced
1 1/2 cups raisins
3 tablespoons sugar
1 (12-ounce) bag plain dried stuffing bread cubes
1/2 (14-ounce) bag sage & onion dried stuffing bread cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation Method
In 8-quart stockpot on a Wolf gas cooktop, over high heat, bring broth, onions, celery, raisins, and sugar to a boil. Continue to boil for about 12 minutes, or until onions and celery are soft.
Preheat Wolf oven in BAKE mode at 350ºF. Place bread cubes in a large bowl, and pour heated stock over bread, just until bread is well moistened or desired texture. (All broth may not be used.*) Mix together gently with a large spoon. Check consistency, adding more stock or sugar if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread into greased 13×9-inch baking dish. Bake for about 1 hour. Allow to stand 15 minutes before serving.
* Unused stock can be used for gravy.
Stay tuned for more great holiday recipes from Sub-Zero and Wolf.
Whatever savory dishes you’re preparing for the holidays, you’ll need your appliances in top running order. Call C&W Appliance Service at (855) 358-1496 or (214) 358-1496 for the very best in service to your appliances.
