Perfect Roast Turkey with Aromatic Vegetable Trivet
Recipe by Jamie Oliver
A step‑by‑step guide to roasting a 7 kg free‑range turkey that stays juicy, flavorful and has beautifully crisp skin. Includes a simple vegetable trivet for ultimate gravy, optional stuffing, and essential tips for timing, temperature, and safety.
MediumAmericanServes 12
Printable version with shopping checklist
Source Video
3h
Prep
6h 52m
Cook
1h 11m
Cleanup
11h 3m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$37.55
Per serving:$3.13
Critical Success Points
- • Bring turkey to room temperature
- • Butter and season the turkey
- • Insert thermometer correctly
- • Cover with foil for the first half of roasting
- • Remove foil to crisp the skin
- • Rest the turkey for 2 hours before carving
Safety Warnings
- • Always wash hands, utensils and surfaces after handling raw poultry to avoid cross‑contamination
- • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the thickest part of the thigh reaches at least 74 °C (165 °F)
- • Handle hot foil and pan with oven mitts to prevent burns
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