Turkey with oranges in the oven
Description
I present to you a simple yet very successful option,
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, thoroughly wash the bird and dry it with paper towels. Peel the onion and cut it into 4-6 pieces; slice the orange with its peel. Peel the garlic, then wash and dry the rosemary. Use other spices and aromatic herbs according to taste in this simple oven-baked turkey with oranges recipe, if desired.
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Step 2
2. Carefully place the onion, oranges, garlic, and rosemary inside the bird. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 3
3. Select a heat-resistant baking dish and rack of appropriate size. Place the turkey on the rack.
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Step 4
4. Tie the legs together tightly with string or twine. Cover with a sheet of foil and place in a preheated oven at 140 degrees. On average, a bird weighing about 6 kilograms will take approximately 2–2.5 hours.
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Step 5
5. Melt the butter. Add a little spice and salt. Remove the bird from the oven, carefully peel off the foil, and generously brush it with the butter.
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Step 6
6. Now you can increase the temperature to 180 degrees. Bake uncovered until fully cooked and golden brown.
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Step 7
7. When the turkey with oranges is ready in the oven at home, carefully remove it from the rack, transfer it to a preheated serving dish, and cover with foil. Let the bird rest for about half an hour. That's it, your main dish is ready!