Gluten-Free Thanksgiving guests present special dietary requirements that may seem challenging when preparing traditional dishes. However, simple changes can accommodate for the dietary needs of your guests while maintaining a traditional Thanksgiving atmosphere. We’ve put together an incredible Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Menu sure to please both gluten and gluten-free guests alike!
Entrée
The classic Thanksgiving turkey with a fresh spin! This Lemon and Sage Butter Roasted Turkey is a delicious take on the Thanksgiving staple.
Turkey With Lemon-Sage Butter
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 1/4 cup (1/2 stick), melted, for basting
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh sage
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 12–14 pound turkey, patted dry
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 lemons, quartered
Preparation
- Set a rack inside a large heavy roasting pan. Mash 1/2 cup butter, sage, lemon zest, and paprika in a bowl to combine.
- Starting at neck end of turkey, loosen the skin of the breast by gently sliding your fingers underneath. Work half of lemon-sage butter under skin. Loosen skin around legs and thighs; work remaining lemon-sage butter under skin. Season turkey inside and out with salt and pepper and stuff with lemons. Transfer turkey, breast side down, to prepared pan and refrigerate, uncovered, overnight.
- Let turkey stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375°. Pour hot water into pan to a depth of 1/4”. Roast turkey, basting occasionally with remaining 1/4 cup butter, for 1 hour. Using paper towels, flip turkey; roast, basting occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°, 1–1 1/2 hours longer. Transfer to a platter. Let rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
Side Dishes
- Potato and Celery Root Mash
- Brussel Sprout Hash with Caramelized Shallots
- Harissa and Maple Roasted Carrots
- Cranberry and Blood Orange Relish
- Wild Rice Dressing with Roasted Grapes and Walnuts
- Lemon-Roasted Green Beans with Marcona Almonds
Dessert
Polish off your meal with this incredible Pumpkin and Brown Sugar Crème Brûlée for dessert!
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