CRISTINA FERRARE'S LEMON DIJON TURKEY
Steps:
- To Make The Marinade:
- Combine ingredients in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate till needed.
- Clean out cavity of the turkey and rinse well, inside and out. Pat dry and place turkey in a large roasting pan. It is very important that you pat it dry in order to get that nice golden turkey skin.
- Tie turkey legs and wings together and cover tips with foil. Keeping them wrapped and tied stops the legs drying out while cooking.
- Stuff cavity of turkey with lemon rinds and one bunch of poultry herbs. Place the second bunch of herbs in the roasting pan.
- Place turkey breast-side up in roasting pan. Insert thermometer in the thickest part of the breast. Pour the marinade over the turkey. Ideally allow to marinade over night.
- Cover with foil and roast for 2 hours @ 350 degrees.
- After 2 hours, add hot water (or broth) to the bottom of the pan. Stir to make gravy for basting. Baste turkey and cover with foil.
- Roast turkey another 30 minutes and repeat basting process. Continue basting every 15 minutes until the thermometer reaches 180-185°, approximately 3 to 4 hours. The constant basting is what gives the skin that lovely golden color.
- Remove turkey from oven and place on cutting board. Cover turkey well with foil to keep warm. Let it rest 15 to 20 minutes before carving.
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Debra Fox
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon-dijon, but I thought this recipe was pretty good.
Zafar alla
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.
imran jutt
[email protected]I didn't have any dijon mustard, so I used yellow mustard instead. It turned out great!
heba alkirbee
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the turkey took longer to cook than the recipe said.
Mostahid Islam
[email protected]I thought the turkey was a bit bland. I added some extra seasoning and it was much better.
Chukwudi Simple
[email protected]The turkey was a little dry, but the sauce helped. Overall, it was a good recipe.
Anna Horton Hears The Who On The Road
[email protected]I've tried other lemon-dijon turkey recipes before, but this one is the best.
Derick brian
[email protected]The lemon-dijon sauce is the star of this dish. It's so flavorful.
Khubaib satti
[email protected]This is my new go-to turkey recipe. It's so easy and delicious.
Jennifer Elton
[email protected]Great recipe. I used boneless, skinless turkey breasts and they cooked in about an hour.
Isabirye Ashiraf
[email protected]The turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved it.
Isaiah Wooten
[email protected]Loved the combination of lemon and dijon. Will definitely make this again.
Abuid Sinkala
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it always impresses. Highly recommend!
Khorasan History
[email protected]Amazing results. My family raved about the turkey and asked for seconds.
Patience Nsama
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe. The turkey was cooked perfectly and the lemon-dijon sauce was tangy and delicious.
Kaswood Channel
[email protected]This lemon-dijon turkey turned out moist and flavorful! The crispy skin was a bonus.