How To Cook A Turkey In The Oven

Heat The Oven To 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.

Roast the turkey step 5: Smear the butter all over the turkey and season with salt and pepper. Truss the turkey step 4:

Preheat Oven To 350 Degrees F (175 Degrees C).

I was very skeptical the first time i tried this technique for cooking turkey, but it has nev. In a medium bowl combine the room temperature butter, 1 & 1/4 tbsp of the salt & pepper mixture, the zest, and juice of either the lemon and orange, (whichever you prefer). Place some oil in a small dish and using a brush or your hands, brush oil all over the turkey and under the skin.

Gauge How Much You Need To Cover The Surface.

Place turkey in a roasting pan. A stuffed turkey takes longer to cook than an unstuffed turkey. Using a spoon or your hands, place about 2 tablespoons of softened butter under the skin of each breast.

I Have Been Cooking My Thanksgiving Turkey This Way Since 2007.

Sprinkle one tablespoon of flour into the. Tuck the wings under the turkey. It is important to check the temperature of.

Loosen The Skin At The Edge Of The Breast.

Add cranberry sauce to turkey. Rub skin with butter, then season with salt. Use your fingers to push down on top of the skin and spread the butter.