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Butter Roast Turkey

Dinner , Roasts

Butter Roast Turkey

This Christmas, impress your family and friends with a succulent turkey that will be the centrepiece of your festive feast. With perfectly seasoned, juicy meat and golden-brown skin, this recipe will guide you step-by-step to ensure a delicious result.  

Gather around the table and make this holiday unforgettable with a turkey bursting with flavour that everyone will love! 

Cook along with Chef Carl!

Take the stress out of Christmas dinner with Chef Carl’s ultimate turkey recipe! Perfectly golden, juicy, and packed with festive flavour, Carl’s tips will make this the star of your table.

At a Glance

Servings:

8

Difficulty:

Easy

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cooking Time:

1hr 30mins

What you'll need:

  • 1 x Boneless turkey crown. (Approx. 5kg)  
  • 200g softened butter  
  • Salt and pepper  

Method:

  1. Carefully separate the 2 turkey breasts with a knife.  
  2. With your hands rub both turkey breasts with a good amount of salt and pepper, then rub all over with the softened butter.
  3. Roll each breast in clingfilm and then wrap in a layer of tin foil. The cling film ensures the moisture stays in the joint. 
  4. Roast at 180°C for 1hr 10 min.  
  5. Once cooked, remove from oven and let it rest in the foil for at least 20 min before carving to serve.  

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