Roasting a turkey with seasoned herb stuffing is a classic way to celebrate gatherings, especially during the holidays. This guide provides a comprehensive recipe that serves 10, complete with ingredients, cooking instructions, and helpful tips to ensure your turkey turns out perfectly.
Roast turkey seasoned herb stuffing
Ingredients
- For the Turkey
- 1 whole turkey (4.5–5 kg, fresh or thawed)
- Spray oil for roasting
- For the Herb Stuffing
- 3 cups fresh coarse breadcrumbs (made from day-old bread)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- Zest of 1 lemon and 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional Ingredients
- Kitchen string for tying the turkey legs
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook the Vegetables: In a large frying pan, spray some oil and heat over medium-high. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Then add the crushed garlic and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and place in a bowl.
- Prepare the Breadcrumbs: In the same pan, add olive oil and breadcrumbs. Cook while stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until lightly golden. Combine this with the onion mixture, adding parsley, sage, thyme, lemon zest, and juice. Season with salt and pepper. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Prepare the Turkey: Rinse the turkey under cold water and pat it dry inside and out with paper towels. Discard any giblets and neck from the cavity.
- Stuff the Turkey: Spoon the cooled stuffing into the cavity of the turkey. If necessary, use skewers to close the cavity and tie the legs together with kitchen string.
Roasting Steps
- Roast the Turkey: Place the turkey breast-side up in a large roasting tray. Spray with oil and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- Cooking Time: Roast for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, basting every 20 minutes with pan juices. After this time, remove the foil and continue roasting for another 45 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (juices should run clear).
- Rest Before Carving: Once cooked, remove from oven, transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for about 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Ensure that your stuffing is completely cooled before placing it in the turkey to prevent bacteria growth.
- Do not stuff the turkey too tightly; this allows for even cooking.
- If using a frozen turkey, allow approximately 70 hours (3 days) for it to defrost in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 261Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 328mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 17g
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