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Roast Turkey
By Andy | July 10, 2009
Roast Turkey
Serves 10
Prep time : 15 minutes
Cooking time : 120 minutes
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Ingredients
6kg turkey.
80 grams butter, melted.
6 rashers rindless bacon.
2 lemons, washed, halved.
Sprigs fresh sage.
1 onion, peeled.
Method
Preheat oven to 180 C and arrange shelf to lowest position.
Place lemons, onion and sage in cavity, and tie legs together with kitchen string.
Tuck the wings and neck flap underneath the turkey.
Using half the butter, brush the turkey and lay the bacon over the breast.
Arrange turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan and cover entirely with baking paper and foil. (Ensure all of the edges have been sealed).
Roast for 1 hour.
Remove and baste with remaining butter.
Carefully re-cover, sealing edges securely and cook for a further 1 1/2 hours, basting at 30 minute intervals.
Remove bacon and baste turkey with pan juices, and cook uncovered for 30 minutes. Turkey should be golden and juices run clear when tested with a skewer.
Move turkey to a warm tray or plate and cover loosely with foil for 30 minutes to rest.
Serving
Carve meat and serve warm.
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