Secure the neck skin in position with skewers and tie the turkey legs together at the top of the drumsticks to give a neat shape.

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The touch of acid helps to carry the flavors into the meat. (under the skin is very important!) this is no time to be squeamish. Sprinkle salt and pepper generously over the turkey.

Flip the turkey upside down (breast side down) onto the herbs and orange in the baking tray and spread with another 1/4 of the herb butter. Place the turkey on a rack set inside a large roasting pan. After all, it’s the centerpiece of the feast!

Web roast it in a bag. Heat oven to 190c/fan 170c/gas 5. Place the orange and lemon wedges, onion, and 2 sprigs of each fresh herb in the main turkey cavity.

Web to make the turkey: Position the rack in the lowest third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees f. Cover the turkey breast with foil.

Put the onion and a large sprig of bay in the cavity between the legs. Web mary berry's perfect christmas turkey recipe, stuffed with lemon, herbs and onions. Remove 1 teaspoon orange peel and 1 teaspoon lemon peel from fruit.