Drunken Turkey

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Provided by Paula Beavers for the November 2019 issue of SouthwestNOW Magazine.

  • Large turkey, cut in half lengthwise
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 2 tsp. poultry seasoning
  • 1 bottle champagne
  • 16 oz. chicken broth
  • 1 orange, cut in quarters
  • 1 lemon, cut in quarters
  • 1 lime, cut in quarters
  • 1 head of garlic
  • 1 onion, chopped
  1. Cover both turkey halves with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning; arrange turkey so the button will still pop up when done.
  2. Pour entire bottle of champagne over the bird, along with the chicken broth. Add the cut up fruits, the whole head of garlic (do not chop) and onions. 
  3. This turkey will cook quicker cut in half, and the breasts will not dry out. You will not taste any alcohol, and you can take liberties with the spices you like to use.