Perfect Christmas Turkey Recipe

Name: Perfect Christmas Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg salt; 10 liters water; 4 tablespoons thyme; 20 juniper berries; 1 (5 kg) turkey; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 liters chicken stock; 3 tablespoons sage; 150 g butter; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns

Servings: persons

1
Bring salt, water, thyme and berries to a simmer in a large pot, then set aside to cool.
2
Put turkey in a large basin, at least twice as large as the bird.
3
Pour the brine over the turkey, cover, and rset aside in a cool dark place for 12 hours.
4
Preheat oven to 150u00b0C Put the turkey in a large baking dish, on a rack, drizzle with oil and bake for 40 minutes.
5
Bring stock, sage, butter, and peppercorns to the boil and baste the turkey.
6
Bake for 45 minutes, basting every 20 minutes.
7
Turn the oven up to 220C and bake for a further 10 minutes.
8
Remove turkey from oven, cover with foil and a towel, and rest for 15 minutes.

1423

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

164

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg salt, 10 liters water, 4 tablespoons thyme, 20 juniper berries, and more.

Yes, Perfect Christmas Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Perfect Christmas Turkey

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