Christmas Turkey Recipe

Serves: 12 Preparation: 25 Cook Time: 225 Total Time: 250min

INGREDIENTS

6.3kg turkey

6 tbsp vegetable oil

125g butter

1 lemon, halved

1 pack fresh rosemary

salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 220C/425F/gas mark 7. Remove the giblets from the turkey. Rub oil on the outside of the bird and season well.
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3. Place the butter, lemon and whole herbs in the cavity. Cook the bird breast-side down for 15 minutes, then turn the oven down to 180C/350F/gas mark 4. Cook for 3 1/2 hours, turning bird the right side up after 2 hours.
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5. Test the turkey with a skewer in the leg joint. If blood comes out, give it another 20 minutes. If clear juices run out, it's cooked. Remove from the pan, wrap in foil and rest for 20 minutes while you make your gravy.
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7. Enjoy your Christmas Dinner!