American Turkey
10 servings
180 minutes
American turkey is a symbol of celebration and comfort, especially on Thanksgiving Day. This recipe embodies traditional American flavors: juicy meat infused with the aromas of rosemary, sage, and thyme, with a hint of citrus freshness from lemon. Marinating gives the meat exceptional tenderness, while butter under the skin makes it incredibly delicate. After roasting, the turkey comes out golden brown with a crispy crust and rich aroma. This dish is perfect for family gatherings, bringing loved ones around the table and creating an atmosphere of warmth and joy. Serving a whole turkey is a true ritual, and its taste will be remembered for a long time.
1
Boil 3-4 liters of water with a large amount of salt (depending on the size of the turkey, the water should be 'sea'), a handful of whole peppercorns, and chopped lemon. After cooling the water, place the turkey in a large container, pour warm spiced water over it and fill with cold water until the turkey is fully submerged. Cover the container with plastic wrap and leave in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- Salt: to taste
- Black peppercorns: to taste
- Lemon: 3 pieces
- Turkey: 1 piece
2
After 24 hours, remove the turkey from the water, rinse and dry it. Mix vegetable oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, and four minced garlic cloves. Coat the turkey with the mixture and pour the rest inside. Place in a container, cover with plastic wrap and leave in the refrigerator for another 24 hours.
- Vegetable oil: 160 ml
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 60 ml
- Honey: 60 g
- Mustard: 60 g
- Garlic: 8 cloves
3
After marinating the turkey, take it out of the fridge and drain the marinade. Mix soft butter with chopped fresh rosemary, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Use your fingers to push the resulting butter under the skin of the turkey breast. Stuff the turkey with fresh chopped onion, lemon, and garlic. Tie the legs together. Roast in the oven at 180 degrees for 2-3 hours until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 72 degrees.
- Butter: 250 g
- Fresh rosemary: 1 bunch
- Sage leaves: 1 bunch
- Fresh thyme: 1 bunch
- Salt: to taste
- Black peppercorns: to taste
- Lemon: 3 pieces
- Garlic: 8 cloves
- White onion: 2 pieces
4
After baking, remove the turkey tray and cover with foil for 15 minutes. Then serve at the table.