WELCOME TO DIABETIC ENJOYING FOOD

I have chosen this name for this blog because it truly states my story. I am a type II diabetic who most certainly enjoys food. When I was diagnosed with diabetes several years ago, my blood sugar level was over 400. With some oral medications, a lot of research and some trial and error, I have found that unlike my ancestors I truly can continue to enjoy food. I hope this blog will help you to also enjoy food and be healthy. Some recipes are my originals and some I have collected. Everyone reacts different to various foods. Check your blood sugar readings so you will know whether or not a recipe works for you! And feel free to take a recipe and adjust it to suit your needs.

Friday, November 19, 2021

DIABETIC LIVING'S BEST TURKEY

1 (12-14 lb) turkey

3 tbsp snipped fresh sage, rosemary, and/or thyme
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 small onions, quartered
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 stalks of celery, cut into 2-inch pieces

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Remove neck and giblets from turkey, reserving neck. Rinse inside of turkey; pat dry. Combine the herbs, salt, and pepper; season cavity with half the mixture. Pull neck skin back and skewer. Tie drumsticks to tail with kitchen string. Twist wing tips under the back.

Place turkey, breast side up, in a roasting pan with the onions, carrots, celery, and neck. Pour in 1 cup water. Brush turkey with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining herb mixture. Place a meat thermometer in thigh but don't touch the bone. Cover loosely with foil.

Roast 30 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Roast another 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until thermometer reads 180 degrees. With 45 minutes left on roasting time, remove the foil and string.

Remove from oven and transfer to a platter, reserving pan mixture for gravy. Cover turkey for 15 minutes.
Remove skin before eating.
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