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    Roast Turkey with Oranges & Shallots

    Serving: 8 portions / Prep time: Overnight / Cooking time: 3 hrs

    Ingredients

    For the Brine

    • 6 small shallots, cut into halves
    • 3 oranges, quartered
    • 20 black peppercorns
    • 20 whole cloves
    • 4 sprigs rosemary
    • 1 bunch parsley
    • 5 anise stars
    • 100g salt

    For the Stuffing

    • 2 oranges, cut into 6 pieces
    • 8 small shallots, quartered

    For the glaze/basting

    • 100g butter
    • 3 tbsp maple syrup
    • 2 tbsp orange liqueur

    Method

    You will need to start the prep the day before Christmas.

    Day Before

    Step 1

    First remove all the giblets and rinse the turkey under cold water.

    Step 2

    Put the turkey into a large bucket/pot/sink or similar, which will allow you to immerse it completely in water.

    Step 3

    Cover the turkey with cold water and add all the ingredients for the brine.

    Step 4

    Leave to steep over night.

    On the Day

    Step 1

    On Christmas Day, remove the turkey from the brine, rinse and pat dry with some kitchen roll.

    Step 2

    Preheat your oven to 200C.

    Step 3

    Place the turkey into a large roasting tin.

    Step 4

    Cut the oranges and shallots and put them into the cavity.

    Step 5

    In a small pan, melt the butter, then add the maple syrup and orange liqueur.

    Step 6

    Pour the melted butter mix over the turkey and put the whole thing into the oven.

    Step 7

    Roast the turkey for 3 hours, basting it every 30 minutes.

    Step 8

    Once done, take the turkey out of the oven and cover it with tinfoil to rest for 20 minutes before serving.

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