USA’s whole roast turkey, served with fixings like mashed potatoes and stuffing, is a completely festive meal enjoyed across the nation. To make ICC World Cup 2024 more like a festival, you can make whole roast turkey and eat something healthy while enjoying a nail-biting cricket match.

Ingredients [For The Turkey]

1 whole turkey

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 lemon

1 onion

4 cloves garlic

1 bunch thyme

1 bunch rosemary

Salt and black pepper to taste 

Ingredients [For The Mashed Potatoes]

6 potatoes

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup heavy cream

4 tablespoons butter

Salt and black pepper to taste

Ingredients [For The Stuffing]

4 cups bread

1 onion

2 celery stalks

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup chopped parsley

1/4 cup chopped sage

1/4 cup chopped thyme

1 teaspoon dried poultry seasoning

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 egg

Salt and black pepper to taste

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C. Prepare the turkey by emptying its cavity and pat drying.

2. Mix softened butter, lemon zest, chopped rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

3. Rub the mixture under the skin of the turkey breast and the cavity.

4. Heat some olive oil and saute onion and celery. Mix in bread pieces, cooked vegetables, all the herbs, chicken broth, and beaten egg. Add salt and pepper and mix well.

5. Add the stuffing to the cavity, but ensure that you do not overstuff it.

6. Place the stuffed turkey on a roasting pan. Place a piece of lemon, onion, garlic, and herbs on the bottom of the pan.

7. Drizzle some olive oil on the turkey and season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 2-3 hours, depending on the size.

8. Baste the turkey with pan drippings and cook for another hour till the turkey is golden brown.

9. Ensure that the internal temperature is about 80°C for the thigh, and around 75°C for the breast before taking it out of the oven. Let the roasted turkey rest.

10. Boil some potatoes and mash them till they are smooth. Mix in milk, cream, and butter till you get the perfect consistency. Season with salt and pepper as per your taste and serve.

Tips To Remember While Making The Perfect Whole Roast Turkey

• Always go for the best quality turkey, like the ones brought to you by U.S. Poultry.

• Ideally, a person can eat 1 pound of turkey. So select one as per your guest list.

• Never thaw frozen turkeys at room temperature. Always refrigerate first.

• Brine the turkey in salt water to give it an extra flavour and moisture.

• Remember to stuff the turkey just before roasting to prevent any bacterial growth.

• The inner part of the turkey is cooked between the temperature of 70-80°C.

• Let the roasted turkey for at least half an hour before taking it out of the oven to get a denser flavour.

FAQs:

How to thaw a frozen turkey?

To quickly thaw a frozen turkey, submerge it in cold water and change the water after every half an hour.

Is it okay to cook turkey without stuffing?

Yes, you can roast a turkey at a lower temperature than usual and bake the stuffing separately.

What to do with turkey drippings?

Don’t let the drippings go to waste. Use it to make a gravy and pair it with the roasted turkey.

What are some ways to use the leftover turkey?

The leftover turkey can be used to make sandwiches, salads, coups, and as a filling.