Turkey baked in the oven

Description

The recipe won't take much time. To make the turkey more aromatic, you can rub it with a mixture of herbs and spices, and place lemon halves and garlic cloves inside. After removing the turkey from the oven, it is recommended to cover it with foil and let it rest for half an hour. This little trick will make carving the bird much easier. When carving the turkey before serving, start with the wings, then remove the thighs, and finally the breast. Serve hot.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   An hour before starting to cook, take the turkey out of the refrigerator, rinse it under warm water, remove the giblets, and place it on a roasting rack.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Preheat the oven to 220 degrees. Rub the turkey with salt and black pepper, and pour the broth into the roasting pan.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Place the bird in the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 180 degrees. Every 45 minutes, remove the roasting pan from the oven and baste the turkey with melted butter. This technique will give a beautiful golden crust and ensure the turkey cooks evenly.

4. 4

   Step 4

   A 6 kg bird takes about 3.5 hours to cook. However, you can start checking for doneness after just 1.5 hours of cooking. Check doneness in three places: the breast, and the outer and inner sides of the thigh.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Serve at the table.