Traditional Turkey with Fresh Herb Stuffing & Gravy
This is my favourite roast stuffed turkey recipe. It may not have exotic ingredients, but it is moist and full of flavour – exactly as a Christmas turkey should be.
SERVES
10
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
20
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
240
MINUTES
Ingredients
1 x 10-12lb (4.5-5.4kg), free-range and organic, turkey, with neck and giblets
For the stuffing
175g butter
350g chopped onions
400-500g soft white breadcrumbs
50g freshly chopped herbs eg. parsley, thyme, chives, annual marjoram, lemon balm
Salt and freshly-ground pepper
For the stock
Turkey giblet, neck, gizzard, heart, wishbone and wingtips of turkey
2 sliced carrots
2 sliced onions
1 stick celery
Bouquet garni 3 or 4 peppercorns
For basting the turkey
225g butter large square of muslin (optional)
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