Turkey with cranberry sauce
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. This recipe will tell you. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First of all, deal with the bird. Wash it thoroughly under running water and dry carefully. Peel the onion and carrot, cut them in half, and place inside the bird. Wash the parsley bunch, add a couple of rosemary sprigs, and put them with the vegetables. Tie the legs neatly to make the turkey with cranberry sauce look more appetizing when served at the table.
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Step 2
2. Cover the entire filling with a piece of foil so that it doesn't burn, as the baking time is quite long.
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Step 3
3. Tie the bird with a thick string, then rub it all over with a mixture of salt and pepper.
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Step 4
4. Place the turkey on a rack in a baking sheet. This way, the fat will drain into the pan, and the turkey won't become too greasy. Melt the butter and mix it with olive oil and lemon juice. Brush the bird thoroughly with the mixture. For extra flavor, you can place rosemary nearby. Put it in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 20–25 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Then reduce the temperature to 160 degrees and bake for about 2 hours. To achieve full doneness, finish cooking the bird at a low temperature—around 110 degrees.
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Step 6
6. While the turkey is baking, you can prepare the sauce. Place the washed berries in a saucepan, add sugar, a little water, and lemon juice to taste. For extra flavor, you can add a bit of hot pepper.
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Step 7
7. Place the berries over heat and, after boiling, cook for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand in the pan for about 30 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Before serving, you can optionally blend the sauce with an immersion blender until smooth. That's the whole secret to making turkey with cranberry sauce. Happy holidays!