Christmas Turkey Recipe

Name: Christmas Turkey Recipe
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 10-12 lb (5-6 kg) turkey rinsed well; 1/4 cup (60 mL) melted unsalted butter; 1 tbsp (15 mL) paprika; 2 tsp (10 mL) ground savory; 2 tbsp (30 mL) dried tarragon; Salt to taste; Classic Stuffing; 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter; 1 onion chopped; 2 garlic cloves minced; 2 celery stalks chopped; Turkey giblets chopped; 1 lb (450 g) ground pork; 4 slices of bread crust removed and cubed; 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh parsley; 2 tsp (10 mL) ground coriander; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tsp (5 mL) paprika; 1 tsp (2 mL) basil; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) grated nutmeg; 1/3 cup (80 mL) Milk; 1/2 cup (125 mL) roasted pine nuts; 1 cup (250 mL) pecans; 3 eggs beaten

Searching for a traditional Christmas turkey recipe? This recipe will guide you to prepare a festive and delicious turkey for your holiday feast.

Prep: 30 min
Cooking: 3 h 40 - 4 h 40

Yields 12 servings

Ingredients

1 10-12 lb (5-6 kg) turkey rinsed well
1/4 cup (60 mL) melted unsalted butter
1 tbsp (15 mL) paprika
2 tsp (10 mL) ground savory
2 tbsp (30 mL) dried tarragon
Salt to taste
Classic Stuffing
3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
1 onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
2 celery stalks chopped
Turkey giblets chopped
1 lb (450 g) ground pork
4 slices of bread crust removed and cubed
1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp (10 mL) ground coriander
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp (5 mL) paprika
1 tsp (2 mL) basil
1/2 tsp (2 mL) grated nutmeg
1/3 cup (80 mL) Milk
1/2 cup (125 mL) roasted pine nuts
1 cup (250 mL) pecans
3 eggs beaten

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Preparation

Preheat oven to 450 °F (230 °C).

Stuff turkey with Classic Stuffing and place in roasting pan. Brush turkey with unsalted butter and season to taste with spices. Roast in oven, immediately reducing heat to 350 °F (180 °C). Salt 30 minutes after searing. Cook for 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes, basting frequently, about every 20 minutes.

Remove from oven and place on large serving platter. Prepare sauce by scraping bottom of roasting pan with spatula, adding a little water. Pour into sauceboat and skim fat off top with spoon.

Serve immediately with potatoes, carrots and green peas.

Classic Stuffing:

In saucepan, sauté onion, garlic and celery in butter for 4 minutes while stirring. Add giblets and pork and cook for 6 minutes while stirring. Drain off fat. Remove from heat. Add all remaining ingredients and season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix well. Set aside.