Buttermilk-Marinated Roast Christmas Turkey
Tender, juicy roast turkey flavoured with aromatic herbs, garlic, and citrus. I cannot recommend this process enough; the meat is juicy and tender, not dry. Remember to rotate the turkey as it marinates for a nice overall result.
SERVES
6
PEOPLE
Ingredients
For the marinade:
1litre buttermilk
3–4 garlic cloves
6-8 orange slice
4-5 sprigs of fresh rosemary
Handful whole peppercorns
4-5 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
Salt and pepper
For the roast
3 onions, quartered
3 carrots, chopped in large chunks
Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, bay leaves)
Garlic cloves
150g Irish butter, softened
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
10 streaky rashers
For the gravy
Roasting tin with leftover turkey juices and vegetables
2-3 tbsp plain flour
500ml chicken or turkey stock (more if needed)
Salt and pepper, to taste
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