Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Making and applying the lemon-garlic herb butter under the skin without tearing it.
• • Basting and covering the breast with bacon after initial high-heat roasting.
• • Roasting at the correct temperature and basting regularly.
• • Checking for doneness with clear juices or thermometer.
• • Resting the turkey for at least 2.5 hours before carving.

Safety Warnings

• • Raw poultry can carry bacteria—wash hands and surfaces after handling.
• • Use caution when loosening turkey skin to avoid tearing.
• • Hot fat and roasting trays can cause burns—use oven mitts.
• • Ensure turkey is cooked to 74°C (165°F) to avoid foodborne illness.