Roasted Turkey with Pears and Ginger

Ingredients

• Turkey

  • 1 whole turkey with skin, about 11 lb (5 kg) cut into 4 pieces (see note)
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tsp rosemary leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon, zest finely grated
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) brandy or lemon juice
  • 3 cups (750 ml) chicken broth
  • 4 small red onions, quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves, halved
  • 3 Bosc pears, ripe but firm, cored and cut into large cubes
  • 2 pieces fresh ginger, each about 2 inches (5 cm) long, peeled and sliced

• Chutney

  • 3 Bosc pears, ripe but firm, cored and cut into small dice
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) red wine
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 3 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp rosemary leaves, finely chopped

• Sauce

  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) red wine
  • 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp light toasted flour