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Christmas Turkey recipe

Christmas Turkey

This Christmas Turkey is not just a meal; it's the centerpiece of joy, warmth, and togetherness. With its savory aroma and tender juicy meat, this recipe will bring your family and friends closer during the festive season. Let’s create some beautiful memories around the dinner table!

Ratings 4.8 from 4 votes
Cooking Method
Cuisine ,
Courses
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 720 mins Cook Time: 240 mins Total Time: 16 hrs
Cooking Temp 350  °C
Servings 10
Estimated Cost $  60
Calories 3500
Best Season Winter
Dietary Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Description

This Christmas Turkey is not just a meal; it's the centerpiece of joy, warmth, and togetherness. With its savory aroma and tender juicy meat, this recipe will bring your family and friends closer during the festive season. Let’s create some beautiful memories around the dinner table!

Ingredients for Christmas Turkey
    Main Ingredients
  • 1 unit turkey (Make sure it's defrosted.)
  • to taste unit salt
  • 120 milliliters olive oil (Extra virgin if possible.)
  • 2 units large onions, chopped
  • 4 units carrots, chopped
  • 4 units celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 units fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1 unit bay leaf
  • 120 milliliters balsamic vinegar (For a rich flavor.)
Instructions
    Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Turkey

    Remove the skin from the turkey. Rub the turkey all over, inside and out, with salt. Place it in a pot and cover with cold water. Refrigerate for 12 hours.

  2. Roasting Instructions

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the turkey from the refrigerator, discard the brine, and rinse the turkey well under running water. Brush it with olive oil. Fill the cavity of the bird with one onion, half of the carrots, half of the celery, one sprig of thyme, and the bay leaf. Spread the remaining vegetables and thyme around the turkey in the roasting pan and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Roast uncovered for about four hours. If necessary, turn it on its side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 8536kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 393.0g605%
Saturated Fat 88.5g443%
Trans Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 3601mg1201%
Sodium 13840.1mg577%
Potassium 13026.6mg373%
Total Carbohydrate 87.1g30%
Dietary Fiber 15.5g62%
Sugars 49.3g
Protein 1088.1g2177%
Vitamin A 2939.07 IU
Vitamin C 51.44 mg
Calcium 833.95 mg
Iron 47.61 mg
Vitamin D 15.01 IU
Vitamin E 22.38 IU
Vitamin K 146.24 mcg
Thiamin 2.74 mg
Riboflavin 9.60 mg
Niacin 385.03 mg
Vitamin B6 30.81 mg
Folate 514.88 mcg
Vitamin B12 61.02 mcg
Phosphorus 9396.07 mg
Magnesium 1353.42 mg
Zinc 90.59 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Let the turkey rest for 15-20 minutes before carving for better juiciness.

Keywords: turkey, holiday, Christmas, festive
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