Turkey with Citrus Butter

            
Gordon Ramsey - How to

            

            
            

            
Ingredients:
  • Soft butter
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  • Salt and pepper
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  • Olive oil
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  • Zest and juice of 2 lemons
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  • 3 cloves of garlic, pureed
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  • Chopped parsley
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  • 1 turkey
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  • 2 onions, halved
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  • Bay leaves
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  • Smoked streaky bacon
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Instructions:
  1. Prepare Citrus Butter: Mix soft butter, salt, pepper, a touch of olive oil (to prevent burning), lemon zest and juice, pureed garlic, and chopped parsley.
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  2. Season Turkey: Inside the cavity, season with salt and pepper. Place halved onions, lemon halves, and bay leaves inside.
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  3. Apply Butter: Gently loosen the skin of the turkey and spread the citrus butter under it, covering the breast and thighs.
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  4. Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 428°F. Rub the turkey with olive oil and roast for 10 minutes to brown.
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  5. Bacon Layer: After 10 minutes, remove the turkey, baste it, and cover the breast with bacon.
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  6. Continue Roasting: Reduce oven to 356°F. Roast the turkey for about 2.5 hours (or half an hour per kilo), basting occasionally.
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Gravy

            
Ingredients:
  • Roasted onions and lemon from turkey
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  • Sprigs of rosemary
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  • 3 chopped tomatoes
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  • Dry cider
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  • Chicken stock
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  • Crushed walnuts
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Instructions:
  1. Cook Ingredients: In the turkey roasting tray, add chopped bacon, onions, and lemon. Add rosemary and tomatoes.
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  2. Deglaze and Simmer: Add dry cider, turkey resting juices, and chicken stock. Reduce by half.
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  3. Strain: Crush the mix and strain. Add rosemary for infusion.
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  4. Finish: Before serving, add crushed walnuts to the gravy boat and pour in the hot gravy.
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Spiced Roast Potatoes
            
Ingredients:
  • Potatoes, quartered
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  • Salt and pepper
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  • Chili flakes
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  • Turmeric
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  • Olive oil
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Instructions:
  1. Boil Potatoes: Boil quartered potatoes in salted water for 8 minutes. Drain and let steam.
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  2. Season: Add salt, pepper, chili flakes, turmeric, olive oil, and goose fat.
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  3. Roast: Place in a preheated baking tray and roast at 329°F for about 40 minutes.
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Chicken with Garlic and Chestnut Stuffing

            
Ingredients:
  • Onion, garlic, celery
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  • Pine nuts
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  • Cooked chestnuts
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  • Parsley
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  • Cooked wild rice
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  • Deboned chicken
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Instructions:
  1. Prepare Stuffing: Fry onion, garlic, celery. Add pine nuts, chestnuts, parsley, and wild rice.
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  2. Stuff Chicken: Place the mixture in the center of the deboned chicken, roll and tie.
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  3. Roast: Roast in a hot oven for just over an hour.
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This recipe combines a rich blend of flavors and textures, ensuring a moist turkey and a festive meal. Remember to let the turkey rest before serving to reabsorb its juices, enhancing its tenderness and flavor.