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Mix in the breadcrumbs and mixed herbs and season to taste. Weigh the stuffing to assist with calculating the cooking time. Season the turkey cavity at both ends. Stuff some of the stuffing into the main cavity, but be careful not to pack it in - there must be enough space between the stuffing and breastbone to fit the handle of a wooden spoon.

Stuff the smaller cavity at the neck end, again leaving a little space. Put the turkey into a large roasting tray. To calculate the cooking time, add the weight of the turkey and stuffing together. Baste with the juices every 30 minutes; it is important to do this quickly so as to not let the turkey cool down, as this could alter the cooking time. Remove the muslin 15 minutes before the end of roasting and baste again.

To test if the turkey is cooked, insert a small fruit or vegetable knife into the thicktest part of the meat, between the leg and breast; the juices that run should be clear, with no sign of pink; if there is any pink, return the turkey to the oven for another minutes, or until cooked through. Tranfer the turkey to a carving dish.

Cover it with parchment paper, then place a clean tea-towel over it to keep it nice and snug. Meanwhile, for the gravy, skim off the fat from the roasting tray with a spoon. Place the tray on a medium heat and deglaze it by pouring in the stock. Using a whisk, scrape free all the caramelised bits on the bottom of the tray. Bring the mixture to the boil, then carefully pour it into a saucepan through a sieve and season.

To thicken the gravy, mix together the butter and flour, then whisk it into the gravy. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then remove from the heat. Carve the turkey and serve on warm plates with the stuffing and hot gravy. Turkey Breast Roasting Times. How to Stir-Fry Turkey. Turkey Recipes. Baked and Roasted Turkey Recipes. Grilled Turkey Recipes. Thanksgiving Dressing and Stuffing Recipes. Basic Brining Solution.

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It is important to not let the turkey overcook, because the breast meat may quickly dry out. One easy alternative is to cook the dressing separately and then spoon it into the cooked turkey when it's resting. Other cooks swear by cooking the stuffing inside the turkey because it gets flavored with all the juices from the turkey.

If you opt to bake your stuffing apart from your turkey, you can spoon some turkey pan drippings over the stuffing before you pop it into the oven. How to Stuff a Turkey. By Hanna Raskin Updated July 02, Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team.

If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Pin FB Share. Stuff your turkey just before you roast it. Do not stuff the turkey the night before.

Cook raw meat and seafood, such as bacon or oysters, before adding them to any stuffing you put inside your uncooked bird. Insert a meat thermometer into to center of the stuffing to read the temperature. It must be degrees F 75 degrees C to be fully cooked. Using a metal skewer to close up the neck of a raw turkey before roasting.