CRISTINA FERRARE'S LEMON DIJON TURKEY
Steps:
- To Make The Marinade:
- Combine ingredients in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate till needed.
- Clean out cavity of the turkey and rinse well, inside and out. Pat dry and place turkey in a large roasting pan. It is very important that you pat it dry in order to get that nice golden turkey skin.
- Tie turkey legs and wings together and cover tips with foil. Keeping them wrapped and tied stops the legs drying out while cooking.
- Stuff cavity of turkey with lemon rinds and one bunch of poultry herbs. Place the second bunch of herbs in the roasting pan.
- Place turkey breast-side up in roasting pan. Insert thermometer in the thickest part of the breast. Pour the marinade over the turkey. Ideally allow to marinade over night.
- Cover with foil and roast for 2 hours @ 350 degrees.
- After 2 hours, add hot water (or broth) to the bottom of the pan. Stir to make gravy for basting. Baste turkey and cover with foil.
- Roast turkey another 30 minutes and repeat basting process. Continue basting every 15 minutes until the thermometer reaches 180-185°, approximately 3 to 4 hours. The constant basting is what gives the skin that lovely golden color.
- Remove turkey from oven and place on cutting board. Cover turkey well with foil to keep warm. Let it rest 15 to 20 minutes before carving.
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Naeem Sheikh
[email protected]I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing.
Michelle Chandler
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the turkey comes out moist and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Muhammad Khamisu Abdullahi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon and Dijon flavors really make the dish.
Afolabi Layemi
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any turkey lover. The lemon and Dijon flavors are a perfect complement to the turkey.
Talokar 302
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a success. It's a great way to prepare turkey for any occasion.
Zain Subhani
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It's flavorful, moist, and easy to make.
Carter
[email protected]I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing.
Yeez Zees
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey came out moist and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ajad Khan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon and Dijon flavors really make the dish.
GBEMU Kwame Sometimer
[email protected]This was my first time making turkey and it turned out perfectly! Thanks for the great recipe.
Khansa Altom
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lemon and Dijon flavors are a perfect combination.
I M DESIGNER
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the end result is a moist, flavorful turkey that's perfect for any occasion.
Ashenafi Yitagesu
[email protected]Just made this for my family and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The sauce was especially delicious.
Wesley Gathage
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The lemon and Dijon flavors complemented the turkey perfectly, and the dish was incredibly moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again soon.