Xmas Turkey - Ceia De Natal Recipe

Name: Xmas Turkey - Ceia De Natal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 lb) whole turkey, giblets removed; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon prepared mustard; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup vinegar; 1 lime, juice of; 1 (750 ml) bottle champagne; 2 cups water; 2 bay leaves; 2 large onions, sliced; 1/2 cup scallion, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 8 slices bacon

Servings: persons

1 (12 lb) whole turkey, giblets removed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup vinegar
1 lime, juice of
1 (750 ml) bottle champagne
2 cups water
2 bay leaves
2 large onions, sliced
1/2 cup scallion, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
8 slices bacon

1
Rub the turkey inside and out with a paste made with the salt, pepper, garlic, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Place the turkey in a non-reactive pan and pour on olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, champagne, and water. Add bay leaves, onions, scallions, and parsley. Cover loosely with a large piece of plastic and place in the refrigerator for 24 hours, occasionally dousing the turkey with the liquid.
2
Remove turkey from marinade and rub it well inside and out with butter. Fill the turkey with dressing if desired, and close the opening with skewers. Reserve marinade for basting. Place turkey in a roasting pan. Crisscross bacon strips on top of turkey breast for flavor and decoration.
3
Pour some of the marinade over the turkey. Cover turkey loosely with aluminum foil and roast the turkey in a 325-F degree oven until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh attains 180-F degrees.
4
While it's roasting, make sure to baste the turkey at regular intervals with the remaining marinade, about every half-hour. Remove the foil for the final 20 minutes of roasting to crisp the skin and turn it a rich golden brown. Slice and serve!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 lb) whole turkey, giblets removed, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 6 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon prepared mustard, and more.

Yes, Xmas Turkey - Ceia De Natal 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Xmas Turkey - Ceia De Natal

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