English-style turkey
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. For this recipe, you'll need to have patience. The bird will marinate and roast for a long time. However, if it's being made for a holiday, then dedicating the time is certainly worth it. The finished dish can then be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
We will prepare the dish step by step. First, let's make the marinade. Wash the oranges and dry them. Cut the peel into thin strips.
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Step 2
In a large pot (9–10 liters), bring apple juice to a boil. Then add 7 liters of water. Add coarse salt, brown sugar, bay leaf, rosemary, peppercorns, and citrus zest. Bring everything to a boil, skimming off the foam. Then let it cool to room temperature. This will take about two hours.
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Step 3
Meanwhile, prepare the turkey. Thaw the bird, remove the giblets, cut off the neck. Remove any remaining small feathers. Wash and dry it with paper towels.
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Step 4
Prepare a large resealable plastic bag. Place the turkey inside and pour the cooled marinade over it. Put the bag into a bowl and refrigerate. Marinate the bird for a day.
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Step 5
Prepare the filling. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Wash one onion, a bunch of green onions, one apple, and one lemon. Squeeze the juice from the lemon into a bowl. Finely chop the green onions and add them to the same bowl. Dice the apple and add it as well. Add raisins and almonds too. Mix everything together. Separately, slice the onion and place it on a plate.
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Step 6
Cut the bread into 1 cm slices. Place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 7 minutes until golden brown. After that, let the croutons cool, then finely chop them.
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Step 7
Grind the turkey liver through a meat grinder into a deep dish.
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Step 8
Cut the pork fat into pieces. Heat it in a skillet until crispy. Drain half of the fat into a bowl and set aside for later. Without removing the fat from the heat, add the previously chopped onion. Simmer for 3 minutes. Add the liver and cook until it turns gray. Transfer everything to a bowl with the fruit mixture and add breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper, then mix well.
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Step 9
After the turkey has marinated, discard the marinade, as it is no longer needed. Wash and dry the bird. Stuff it with the filling prepared in the previous step. Then, coat the turkey with butter.
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Step 10
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees. Wash and chop two onions, a carrot, celery, and thyme. Place the vegetables in a deep baking dish.
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Step 11
Place the turkey on top. Pour the broth over it. Cover with a lid. Bake for 2 hours.
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Step 12
After this time, prepare the basting mixture. Mix the remaining fat with cumin, paprika, sage, and black pepper. Pour the sauce over the turkey without turning off the stove.
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Step 13
Place the dish back in the oven, but this time uncovered. Bake for another hour. Serve the dish whole, pouring over the cooking juices and garnish as desired.