Do we want to prepare Christmas dinner like we do in America? Here is the baked turkey, I'll explain the recipe to you!
In America, baked turkey is the main dish of Christmas dinner. This succulent dish is prepared with a turkey weighing approximately 5 kg, stuffed with a delicious stuffing of sausage, chestnuts and breadcrumbs. The turkey is then coated with a delicious mixture of butter, sage, rosemary, salt and pepper, giving it an irresistible flavor and crispy skin. That's why today I decided to show you this juicy recipe so that you can make it at home too!
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This recipe therefore contains a number of fantastic ingredients that give the meat a crazy taste. For the filling we use sausage, boiled and peeled chestnuts, stale breadcrumbs and whole milk. However, if you want, you can customize the filling by adding other ingredients such as apples, onions or nuts. Choose the ingredients you prefer to create a filling full of flavors and an irresistible texture.
Ingredients and preparation of baked turkey
In short, this traditional American dish is a must! I am sure that once you have tried this specialty, it will not be missing from your table during the Christmas holidays. I will explain to you step by step how to prepare it perfectly to achieve a flawless result with a unique taste. So strap on your apron and let's go!
Preparation time: approx. 50 minutes
Cooking time: approx. 2 hours and 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 5kg turkey
For coverage
250g butter
Salt to taste
Pepper if necessary
Sage to taste
rosemary to taste
For the filling
500g sausage
300 g cooked and peeled chestnuts
400 g old breadcrumbs
500g whole milk
Salt to taste
Pepper if necessary
Sage to taste
rosemary to taste
How to Make Baked Turkey
To prepare this delicious recipe, first prepare the filling. In a non-stick pan, fry the sausage until completely cooked. Then add the cooked and peeled chestnuts to the pan and fry everything for a few minutes. In a large bowl, mix together the stale breadcrumbs and whole milk. Let it rest for a few minutes so that the bread absorbs the milk. Add the bread and milk mixture to the pan with the sausage and chestnuts and season with salt, pepper, sage and rosemary. Mix all the ingredients well and the filling is ready!
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Prepare the turkey for cooking. Wash it thoroughly and dry it carefully. Fill it with the filling, trying to carefully fill the entire interior space. Mash the butter with a fork and spread it over the entire surface of the turkey. Then season with salt, pepper, sage and rosemary and massage the entire surface well.
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Place the turkey on a rack in a baking pan and cover with foil. Then cook for 20 minutes per kilo, in our case around 1 hour and 40 minutes. After this time, remove the foil and continue cooking the turkey for another 30 minutes or until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Once cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for about 20 minutes before slicing and serving alongside your favorite vegetable and potato-based sauces and side dishes. Bon appetit and Merry Christmas!
