Traditional Christmas turkey with fresh herb stuffing and 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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