Baked Turkey with Pistachios and Lemon

Main Dishes | Author's cuisine

⏳ Time

3 hours

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

If pistachios seem a bit unconventional, you can confidently substitute them with hazelnuts.

Ingredients

Butter - 2.1 oz
Onion - 1 head
Breadcrumbs - 1.8 oz
Pistachios - 1.1 oz
Citrus Zest Mix - 0.2 oz
Meyer Lemon Juice - 2 fl oz
Thyme - 9 sprigs
Turkey - 4 lbs
Salt - to taste
Ground Black Pepper - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 356°F.

Step 2

Spread the pistachios in a single layer on a baking sheet and place them in the oven for 7 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the shells from the pistachios and chop them coarsely.

Step 4

Remove the leaves from 3 sprigs of thyme and chop them finely.

Step 5

Chop the onion into small cubes.

Step 6

Melt half of the butter over medium heat. Sauté the onion until soft.

Step 7

Add breadcrumbs, pistachios, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and half of the chopped thyme to the onions. Sauté until the breadcrumbs turn golden brown.

Step 8

Pat the turkey dry and place it skin-side down on a cutting board. Fill the cavity with the stuffing, roll the turkey into a log, and tie it with kitchen twine.

Step 9

Line the baking dish with parchment paper. Place the remaining sprigs of thyme at the bottom.

Step 10

Place the turkey on top and brush it with the remaining butter. Season with salt and pepper. Roast the turkey for 2 hours at 320°F. Cover the cooked turkey with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes.