Turkey in Gravy with Chestnuts

Ingredients

• Turkey

  • 3 cups (750 ml) turkey or chicken broth
  • 1 oz (28 g) dried mushrooms (such as boletes, morels, porcini), roughly chopped, rinsed and drained (optional)
  • 1 turkey, about 10 lb (4.5 kg), cut into 8 pieces (see note)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 3 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) white wine
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) cognac or brandy

• Chestnut Garnish

  • 1/2 cup (100 g) vacuum-sealed or canned chestnuts, drained and chopped (see note)
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 3 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp roasted hazelnuts, chopped
  • 2 tbsp curly parsley, finely chopped