Christmas Turkey | Christmas turkey recipe | easy roasted bronze turkey with pancetta and butter

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: spices

Dried herbs are more accessible and cost-effective.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made from scraps.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are often cheaper.

Preheat oven to 210°C.

Season the bronze turkey inside and out with salt and pepper.

Spread soft butter over the skin and cover with pancetta slices.

Place the turkey in a roasting tray with onion, leek, carrot, celery, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and water.

Cover tightly with foil and roast for 45 minutes.

Reduce oven temperature to 170°C and roast for 2 hours.

Remove foil and pancetta, increase oven temperature to 200°C, and roast until golden and crisp.

Rest for 45 minutes before carving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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