How to Make Lemon Pepper Turkey
Allow the turkey to sit at room temperature for about half an hour. ,Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit (176° Celsius).,Remove the giblets and neck from the turkey., Mix the peppercorns, one tablespoon of salt, and lemon in a small bowl.,Pat the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Allow the turkey to sit at room temperature for about half an hour.
Grate two lemons and combine the zest with the salt and peppercorns.,, Rub and season it all around with your hands., Cut the lemons into quarters and stuff it into the cavity of the turkey.
Add the onion, celery, and thyme sprigs, as well.,, Tuck the wings under the turkey., Have the bacon cook until crisped, taking about seven to eight minutes.
Once cooked, transfer the bacon onto a plate covered with a napkin.
Set aside the bacon grease for later use., Set aside., Mix until the butter is fully melted.,,,,, After the turkey has roasted, brush it with more lemon butter and allow it to roast for another 30 minutes.
Remove the turkey from the oven once the skin is golden brown and crispy.,, Sprinkle the bacon bits over the turkey.
Serve with gravy, if desired.
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Step 2: Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit (176° Celsius).
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Step 3: Remove the giblets and neck from the turkey.
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Step 4: Mix the peppercorns
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Step 5: one tablespoon of salt
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Step 6: and lemon in a small bowl.
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Step 7: Pat the turkey with a dry paper towel.
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Step 8: Season the lemon mixture all over the turkey
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Step 9: including the inside and skin.
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Step 10: Stuff the turkey.
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Step 11: Tie the legs of the turkey with kitchen twine.
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Step 12: Place the turkey in a roasting pan.
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Step 13: Cook the bacon in a medium saucepan on medium heat.
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Step 14: Chop the bacon into small-sized pieces using kitchen scissors.
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Step 15: Melt the butter with the bacon grease over medium heat.
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Step 16: Squeeze the lemon juice from the remaining two lemons and pour it into the butter mixture.
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Step 17: Allow the lemon butter to cool for about ten minutes.
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Step 18: Brush the lemon butter over the turkey using a pastry brush.
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Step 19: Place the turkey in the oven and have it roast for about an hour.
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Step 20: Reapply the lemon butter.
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Step 21: Let the turkey cool for about 30 minutes.
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Step 22: Serve.
Detailed Guide
Grate two lemons and combine the zest with the salt and peppercorns.,, Rub and season it all around with your hands., Cut the lemons into quarters and stuff it into the cavity of the turkey.
Add the onion, celery, and thyme sprigs, as well.,, Tuck the wings under the turkey., Have the bacon cook until crisped, taking about seven to eight minutes.
Once cooked, transfer the bacon onto a plate covered with a napkin.
Set aside the bacon grease for later use., Set aside., Mix until the butter is fully melted.,,,,, After the turkey has roasted, brush it with more lemon butter and allow it to roast for another 30 minutes.
Remove the turkey from the oven once the skin is golden brown and crispy.,, Sprinkle the bacon bits over the turkey.
Serve with gravy, if desired.
Enjoy!
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