Traditional Turkey With Trimmings Recipe

Name: Traditional Turkey With Trimmings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces breadcrumbs white; 1 1/4 cups steel-cut oats; 6 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons sage leaves chopped; 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves chopped; 2/3 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1 egg lightly beaten; 1 orange peel grated and orange juiced; 1 whole turkey about 12 lbs; 5 tablespoons butter; 4 slices bacon; 1 cup prunes; 1 pound baby carrots; 12 ounces cocktail sausages; 1 pound leeks trimmed, cleaned and sliced; herbs; sage; parsley

Servings: persons

8 ounces breadcrumbs white
1 1/4 cups steel-cut oats
6 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons sage leaves chopped
2 tablespoons rosemary leaves chopped
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 egg lightly beaten
1 orange peel grated and orange juiced
1 whole turkey about 12 lbs
5 tablespoons butter
4 slices bacon
1 cup prunes
1 pound baby carrots
12 ounces cocktail sausages
1 pound leeks trimmed, cleaned and sliced
herbs
sage
parsley

1
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0F. Process bread to breadcrumbs in food processor. Place breadcrumbs and dry stuffing ingredients in a large bowl; season. Mix egg and grated orange peel and juice and add to dry ingredients. Mix to a soft consistency. Stuff the neck cavity of the turkey with the stuffing. Fold the skin over the stuffing then under the turkey.
2
Weigh the turkey to calculate required cooking time. Place on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan. Brush the turkey skin all over with the butter. Season the skin with plenty of salt and freshly ground pepper.
3
Cover wrap in foil, leaving air cavity above turkey for steam to accumulate. Roast for 20 mins per pound plus 20 mins. Baste every 40 mins. Remove foil for final 40 mins-1 hr.
4
Add trimmings to roasting pan for final 30 mins. Transfer turkey and trimmings to a serving platter. Cover loosely with foil while making gravy with pan juices. Garnish with herbs.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces breadcrumbs white, 1 1/4 cups steel-cut oats, 6 tablespoons chopped parsley, 2 tablespoons sage leaves chopped, and more.

Yes, Traditional Turkey With Trimmings 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.

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Traditional Turkey With Trimmings

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