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Traditional Christmas Turkey Dinner

Recipe by Fallow

A step‑by‑step guide to a classic British Christmas dinner for eight, featuring a brined 7 kg turkey broken down into breast and legs, roast potatoes, parsnips, carrots, cauliflower cheese, red cabbage, Brussels sprouts, pigs in blankets, Yorkshire puddings, cranberry sauce, bread sauce and a rich turkey gravy. All techniques are explained for home cooks with no restaurant gadgets.

HardBritishServes 8

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Source Video
2h 5m
Prep
7h 55m
Cook
1h 12m
Cleanup
11h 12m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$116.20
Per serving:$14.53

Critical Success Points

  • Brining the turkey for at least 24 h
  • Deboning and separating the breast from the legs
  • Ensuring the turkey skin stays intact while buttering under it
  • Cooking the turkey to the correct internal temperatures (65 °C legs, 60 °C breast, rest to 75 °C)
  • Making a clear stock from all trimmings for gravy
  • Roasting potatoes until dry and fluffy

Safety Warnings

  • Handle raw turkey with separate cutting board and wash hands thoroughly to avoid cross‑contamination.
  • Use oven mitts when handling hot trays and oil.
  • When adding hot oil to potatoes, stand back to avoid splatter burns.
  • Sharp knives: cut away from your body and keep fingertips tucked.

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