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Roast Turkey

Cultural Context

Roast turkey is a staple of Canadian Thanksgiving, celebrated on the second Monday in October, and is often associated with harvest festivals. The dish symbolizes gratitude and abundance, bringing families together for a festive meal. While traditional recipes are common, many modern variations include unique marinades and stuffing, reflecting regional tastes and preferences.

North AmericanCAmain
180 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 whole turkey
1/2 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ginger powder
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
1 green apple
1 onion
1 lemon
1 orange
1 cup white wine
2 cups water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

whole turkey

💰Cheaper: turkey breast

Turkey breast is less expensive and easier to cook.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

1

Start by preparing the turkey for roasting.

2

Mix together garlic powder, ginger powder, black pepper, and melted butter in a bowl.

3

Add salt to the mixture (1 teaspoon) and mix well.

4

Cut green apple, onion, lemon, and orange into large chunks.

5

Clean the turkey and pat it dry after removing it from the fridge where it was stored for three days.

6

Brush the butter mixture all over the turkey, including inside the cavity.

7

Stuff the turkey cavity with the chunks of green apple, onion, lemon, and orange.

8

Tie the legs of the turkey together with kitchen twine.

9

Add water and white wine to the roasting pan underneath the turkey.

10

Cover the turkey breast with a kitchen towel to prevent it from burning, and roast in the oven at 200°C (392°F) for one hour.

11

After one hour, remove the kitchen towel and continue roasting for another hour without it.

12

Baste the turkey with the pan juices during the second hour of roasting.

13

After a total of two hours, check the turkey; it should be cooked through and look golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

bastingroasting

Equipment Needed

roasting panroasting rackmeat thermometerbasting brushcutting boardcarving knife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Thanksgiving TurkeyHoliday Turkey

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