Nothing says Christmas quite like a Classic Roast Turkey, perfect for sharing with family and friends over a long lunch or dinner. Get the recipe now and you’ll enjoy a meal packed with flavour and juices while keeping it easy and fuss-free. Easily serves between 10-12 guests and will go well with a generous side salad, see our recipe inspiration here.
INGREDIENTS
- 120g unsalted butter
- 1 head garlic, halved
- Salt and pepper to garnish
PREPARATION
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the zest and juice of the lemon and 1 teaspoon of thyme leaves to the butter mixture. Set aside.
- Take the giblets out of the turkey and wash the turkey inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pinfeathers and pat the outside dry.
- Place the turkey in a large roasting pan. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the turkey cavity. Stuff the cavity with the bunch of thyme, halved lemon, quartered onion, and the garlic.
- Brush the outside of the turkey with the butter mixture and season with salt and pepper.
- Tie the legs together with string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the turkey.
- Roast the turkey about 2 1/2 hours, or until the juices run clear when you cut between the leg and the thigh. Remove the turkey to a cutting board and cover with aluminum foil, letting it rest for 20 minutes.
- Slice the turkey and serve.
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