The Wild Turkey Recipe
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Ingredients
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Turkey Preparation
Stuffing
Method
Turkey Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Turkey
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Rinse the turkey under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Turkey
Rub the turkey inside and out with salt and black pepper. Drizzle olive oil over the turkey and rub it in to ensure it is well coated.
- 3
Add Aromatics
Mince the garlic cloves and add them inside the turkey cavity along with the fresh rosemary, thyme, and the lemon cut into quarters.
Stuffing
- 4
Prepare the Stuffing
In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, chopped celery, and onion. Mix well.
- 5
Moisten the Stuffing
Pour the chicken broth into the bread mixture gradually, stirring until the bread is moist but not soggy.
- 6
Add Cranberries and Season
Stir in the dried cranberries, sage, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Stuff the Turkey
Carefully spoon the stuffing into the cavity of the turkey, making sure not to overfill.
Cooking
- 8
Roast the Turkey
Place the stuffed turkey in a roasting pan and cover it loosely with aluminum foil. Roast for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 9
Baste and Finish
Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes of roasting for a golden brown skin. Baste the turkey with its juices every 30 minutes.
- 10
Rest the Turkey
Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.