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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! 

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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