Christmas Turkey and Stuffing

Roast turkey with herb butter, sausage-stuffed legs, and a crisp breadcrumb and pine nut stuffing served with creamy gravy.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1185 kcals 11850 kcals
Carbohydrates 18.5 grams 185.2 grams
Fat 79.1 grams 790.5 grams
Protein 101.5 grams 1015 grams
Cook Time
105 mins
Produces
10 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
250
g
125
g
Butter
for stuffing
200
ml
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest only
GrainsCereals
Liquids
Meat
5.5
kg
Turkey
medium-sized
4
piece
Sausages
good quality, thick, skins removed
NutsSeeds
4
sprig
Thyme
fresh, leaves only
1
sprig
Rosemary
fresh, leaves only, chopped
2
tbsp
Parsley
fresh leaves, chopped
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
sprig
Thyme
large sprig, leaves only, chopped
1
sprig
Rosemary
large sprig, leaves only, chopped
6
piece
Sage
fresh leaves
50
g
1
tsp
3
tbsp
Parsley
fresh, chopped
1
sprig
Thyme
fresh
1
piece
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
1
piece
Onion
chopped, or large shallot

Steps

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.
  • Mix herbs and butter into a paste, season, and chill.
  • Extract turkey legs by cutting through skin and socket joints.
  • Cut away the back oyster to remove legs cleanly.
  • Bone both turkey legs and stuff them with sausage meat.
  • Wrap legs tightly in foil and chill until set.
  • Trim wing tips, wishbone, and back bone from the turkey crown.
  • Separate the breast skin from the flesh with your fingers.
  • Stuff herb butter under the breast skin flaps.
  • Season crown and cover loosely with foil in a roasting tin.
  • Cook foil-wrapped legs at 180°C for 45 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 160°C for 15 minutes, then unwrap and cook for 30 minutes more.
  • Roast crown at 180°C for 1 to 1.5 hours until juices run clear.
  • Let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
  • Sauté stuffing onion in butter for five minutes until soft.
  • Stir in herbs for one minute then add breadcrumbs.
  • Cook with zest and pine nuts for seven minutes until browned.
  • Mix in fresh parsley and serve the stuffing warm.
  • Sauté gravy onion in oil, then reduce wine with herbs.
  • Add stock and reduce by half, then add cream and boil for five minutes.
  • Strain gravy, add turkey pan juices, and boil for two minutes.