Rooster baked whole in the oven
Description
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Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the bird, dry it, and rub it with a mixture of salt and pepper. Tie it with a strong string to help it keep its shape. Place it in a greased heatproof baking dish. Add aromatic herbs and one cup of broth. You can also add 1-2 onions. Put it in a preheated oven at 160 degrees.
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Step 2
2. While the rooster is baking, which takes about 3-4 hours, you can roast vegetables as a side dish, seasoning them with salt and drizzling with vegetable oil.
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Step 3
4. During baking, baste the bird with broth and the juices that will be released. Increase the temperature during the last 20 minutes and brown the crust.
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Step 4
5. That's the whole secret of baking a rooster. Cover the baking sheet with foil before serving and let it sit for about 30 minutes. Then slice into portion pieces—and it's ready to serve.