Roast turkey

Description

The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Roasted turkey is an exquisite and elegant dish that any hostess can be proud of. And cooking it is quite simple. The cooked turkey can be served whole or cut into portioned pieces beforehand. Either way, the turkey looks beautiful and appetizing. As a side dish, you can prepare potatoes in any form. The finished dish is ready to be served.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Wash and dry the turkey. Rub it with salt and pepper on the outside and inside.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Prepare the vegetables: peel and cut into cubes. Chop the herbs.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Add butter, onion, carrot, and celery to the skillet and sauté over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Mix the ready-made and cooled vegetables with herbs, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Stuff the turkey carcass with the mixture obtained. Tie the legs and wings of the turkey, and loosely sew up the openings with thread.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Brush the prepared turkey with vegetable oil, place it on a greased baking sheet, breast side up, and put it in an oven preheated to 170 degrees.

7. 7

   Step 7

   You can calculate the baking time yourself depending on the weight of the bird. For every 450 g of poultry, 12-15 minutes of baking is required.

8. 8

   Step 8

   While roasting, occasionally turn the bird over and baste it with the remaining oil or dripping fat so that it browns evenly on all sides.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Place the cooked turkey on a large serving dish and decorate as desired.