Preparation time is 20minutes
Cook time is 2hours 5minutes
Total time is 2hours 25minutes
Serve is for 8 people
Estimated cost per serve is 14.17 dollar
Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
11 Ingredients
Number of servings
8
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 80grams soft butter
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 cup salt
- 1 orange, cut into wedges
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1 free-range turkey (5kg)
- 1/2 bunch thyme (save 1 tsp chopped thyme)
- 2teaspoons rosemary, chopped
Nutrition per serving
3950kJ / 944Cal
3950 Kilojoules or 944 Calories
45% of daily energy intake*
Protein
126grams
Fat
42.8grams
Carbs
9.9grams
Sugars
8.6grams
Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.
Method
Step 1 of 5
Place 1 litre water, salt, orange and lemon wedges, bay leaves, cinnamon and thyme in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir well to dissolve salt. Cool for 10 minutes.
Step 2 of 5
Transfer to a large stockpot or a deep container. Add turkey to pot with enough water to completely cover. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
Step 3 of 5
Preheat oven to 180°C. Remove turkey from brine. Rinse well and pat dry with paper towel. Discard brine.
Step 4 of 5
Combine butter with garlic and the chopped herbs, then season with pepper. Gently separate the turkey skin from the meat over the breast by pushing your fingers in between. Spread the herb butter under the skin.
Step 5 of 5
Place turkey onto a greased rack in a large roasting pan. Roast for 2 hours or until cooked when tested with a skewer (the juices should run clear). Remove turkey from oven and cover loosely with foil. Rest for 20 minutes before carving.
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