Roast Turkey Recipe at MyDish

Roast Turkey

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Method

  • Preheat oven to 180°C, 160°C fan, 350°F, gas mark 4.
  • Remove turkey from it packaging and rinse, especially inside cavity. Dry with clean tea towel and place in roasting tin.
  • Chop lemon in quarters and place in cavity of the turkey to keep moist.
  • Rub butter over whole turkey and season.
  • Layer bacon in a lattice pattern over the turkey breast, which will also keep the bird moist.
  • Cover loosely with foil.
  • Roast Turkey for 25 mins per pound(450g) plus 20 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 20 mins to crisp skin.
  • Check turkey is cooked by piercing the thickest part of the thigh with a carving fork; juices should run clear.
  • Leave to stand for 15-20 mins covered with foil before carving.

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    Ingredients

    • 12-13 lbs Turkey - Organic Free Range
    • 1 Lemon
    • 8 Slices Bacon
    •  Butter
    •  Salt Pepper to Season
    • 1 Kitchen Foil

    By Views 8311  Added Mon Dec 3 2007


    Traditional at Christmas