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Traditional Christmas Turkey

Traditional Christmas Turkey
Prep 45 minutes · Cook 4 hours · 8 servings
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Ingredients

What you need.

8 servings
  • whole turkey5-6 kg
  • butter200g
  • garlic6 cloves
  • fresh rosemary4 sprigs
  • fresh thyme4 sprigs
  • lemon2 units
  • onion2 large
  • carrot3 medium
  • celery3 stalks
  • salt3 tbsp
  • black pepper2 tbsp
  • chicken broth500ml
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Preparation

How to cook.

Prep 45 minutes Cook 4 hours 8 servings
  1. Remove turkey from refrigerator 1 hour before cooking
  2. Preheat oven to 180°C
  3. Pat turkey dry and season cavity with salt and pepper
  4. Mix softened butter with minced garlic and herbs
  5. Carefully separate skin from meat and spread butter mixture
  6. Stuff cavity with lemon and herbs
  7. Place vegetables in roasting pan
  8. Place turkey on top of vegetables
  9. Pour broth in pan
  10. Roast for 4 hours, basting every 30 minutes
  11. Rest for 30 minutes before carving
  1. Not recommended for whole turkey preparation
  2. Can be used for preparing accompanying sauces:
  3. Add sauce ingredients to bowl
  4. Mix 10 sec/speed 5
  5. Cook 8 min/100°C/speed 2

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Notes from the chef

Tips.

  1. Brine turkey 24 hours before cooking for extra moisture
  2. Use meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 75°C
  3. Cover with foil if browning too quickly
  4. Calculate cooking time as 20 minutes per 500g plus 20 minutes
  5. Let turkey rest for proper juice redistribution
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