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Apricot Roast Turkey
A mouthwatering Turkey Roast served with Wattie's Sage and Onion Roasters.
Time & Serves
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- Serves 6-8
Ingredients
- 4.5kg Tegel Tender Basted Turkey
- 300g bottle Wattie's Bit on the Side Spiced Apricot Sauce
- 150g softened butter
- 2 cups fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (use parsley, chives, thyme, mint or basil)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- salt and pepper to season
- 8 rashers streaky bacon
- 700g bag Wattie's Sage and Onion Roasters
Measurement
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Method
1. If frozen defrost the Tegel Tender Basted Turkey according to the directions on the packet.
2. Beat together the Wattie's Bit On The Side Spiced Apricot Sauce and butter.
3. Mix half the apricot butter with the fresh breadcrumbs, herbs and nuts. Use this stuffing to fill the cavity of the turkey.
4. Using a spatula spread the remaining butter between the skin and breast meat and over the turkey. Tie the legs together and season the turkey liberally with salt and pepper. Arrange the bacon slices over the breast and drumsticks.
5. Roast according to the directions on the back of the Tegel Turkey package.
6. Serve with Wattie's Sage and Onion Potato Roasters
For more great Turkey recipes, visit www.tegel.co.nz
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