Citrus Garlic Butter Roasted Turkey with Bacon, Gravy and Spiced Roast Potatoes
Recipe by Gordon Ramsay
A show‑stopping Christmas‑style turkey brined with lemon‑garlic butter under the skin, wrapped in smoky bacon, roasted to a golden crisp, and served with a rich cider‑infused gravy and golden turmeric‑chili roast potatoes. Perfect for feeding a family of eight.
MediumBritishServes 8
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Source Video
45m
Prep
3h 55m
Cook
34m
Cleanup
5h 14m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$64.70
Per serving:$8.09
Critical Success Points
- • Loosening the turkey skin without tearing
- • Spreading the butter under the skin to ensure moisture
- • Basting and adding bacon to protect the breast
- • Checking internal temperature to avoid under‑ or over‑cooking
- • Resting the turkey uncovered for 2.5 hours
Safety Warnings
- • Handle raw turkey with separate cutting board to avoid cross‑contamination
- • Always cook turkey to an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F)
- • Hot oil and oven temperatures can cause burns – use oven mitts
- • Be cautious when deglazing with alcohol‑based cider; keep flame away from pan
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