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Burnt Lemon & Thyme Butter Turkey Crown

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This Burnt Lemon & Thyme Butter Turkey Crown is a flavorful and elegant roast perfect for festive occasions. Infused with aromatic thyme and zesty burnt lemon butter, this turkey crown delivers crispy skin and succulent meat.

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 100g salted butter, softened
  • Small bunch of thyme, leaves picked
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2.5–3kg turkey crown, on the bone
  • 1 onion, thickly sliced
  • 1 carrot, thickly sliced
  • 1 celery stick, thickly sliced
  • 250ml white wine or chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Halve the lemon and place cut-side down in a dry frying pan over high heat until dark and caramelised. Leave to cool.
  2. Mix the softened butter with thyme leaves, crushed garlic, olive oil, and the juice from the charred lemon. Season well.
  3. Carefully loosen the skin of the turkey crown using your fingers, then spread most of the butter under the skin and a little over the top.
  4. Place the onion, carrot, and celery in a roasting tin and sit the turkey crown on top. Pour the wine or stock into the tin.
  5. Roast the turkey for 1 hr 30 mins to 1 hr 40 mins, or until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 70C.
  6. Rest the turkey for at least 30 mins, loosely covered with foil, before carving.

Notes

  • You can prepare the butter ahead of time and refrigerate.
  • Use a meat thermometer for best results.
  • The burnt lemon adds a unique depth of flavor.

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