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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
12.5 pound turkey
1 tablespoon salt
black pepper
apple
onion
parsley
garlic
chicken broth
butter
Tabasco sauce
dried rosemary
dried sage
butcher's twine

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

Welcome to Hilah Cooking; introduce the turkey recipe for Thanksgiving.

2

Prepare a 12.5 pound turkey, rinsed and dried, with the neck and giblets removed.

3

Cut up stuffing ingredients: apple, onion, parsley, and garlic.

4

Salt and pepper the inside and outside of the turkey, using about 1 tablespoon of salt.

5

Stuff the turkey cavity with apple, onion, and parsley, loosely packing it.

6

Prepare an injection mixture of chicken broth, butter, and Tabasco sauce.

7

Inject the mixture into the turkey using a needle, ensuring not to puncture through to the inside.

8

Stuff herbs (parsley, garlic, dried rosemary, and sage) under the skin of the turkey.

9

Truss the turkey with butcher's twine to keep the legs and wings compact.

10

Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a pan and cover with foil.

11

Bake the turkey at 325°F for approximately 2.5 hours, checking the temperature.

12

Let the turkey rest for about 30 minutes after removing it from the oven, covered with foil.

13

Check the internal temperature in the thigh; it should reach 170°F before serving.

14

Carve the turkey and serve.

Cooking Techniques

bastingroasting

Equipment Needed

roasting panroasting rackinjection needlebutcher's twine

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Thanksgiving TurkeyHoliday Turkey

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