Ingredients for Gordon Ramsay's Roast Turkey With Lemon Parsley And Garlic
- 1 (12-14 pound) turkey, giblets removed
- Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 large onion, quartered
- Lemon
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Smoked Streaky Bacon
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- Garlic Cloves
- Flat Leaf Parsley
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How to Make Gordon Ramsay's Roast Turkey With Lemon Parsley And Garlic
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the herb butter: In a large bowl, combine softened butter, salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and chopped parsley. Mix thoroughly.
- Season the turkey cavity generously with salt and pepper. Stuff with quartered onions, lemon halves, crushed garlic, and 2 bay leaves.
- Loosen the skin on the turkey breast and legs. Gently work your fingers under the skin to create space.
- Stuff half the herb butter mixture under the loosened skin of the breast and legs.
- Massage the butter over the breasts to ensure even coverage. Insert the remaining bay leaves under the breast skin.
- Place the turkey in a large roasting pan, breast side up. Spread the remaining herb butter over the entire skin.
- Season generously with salt and pepper; drizzle with a little olive oil.
- Roast for 10-15 minutes at 425°F (220°C).
- Remove from oven, baste with pan juices, and cover the breast with bacon rashers.
- Baste again.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (180°C). Roast for approximately 2 hours, basting occasionally.
- Check for doneness 30 minutes before the estimated cooking time is complete. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh; it should register 165°F (74°C). If not, continue roasting in 15-minute increments until it reaches the desired temperature.
- Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest on a warmed platter for at least 45 minutes before carving.
- Remove bay leaves from under the skin before carving.
- Make gravy with the pan drippings (recipe not included).
- Serve with gravy, stuffing, and your favorite accompaniments.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
38 g
Sugar
5g
Fat
197g
Carbs
2g
