Christmas combines with reunited family, gift exchanges and of course a very nice supper. And when it comes to food, what can not miss is turkey! The habit of serving this bird was inherited from the Americans. By 1621 in Massachusetts, the turkey was easy to fatten and raise, and cost less than other meats. So it turned out to be the choice for the Thanksgiving celebration.
Time has passed and this delight is still present at Christmas for many Brazilians, with different recipes and side dishes. What does not change is the joy of gathering dear people around a large table.
Already thinking about this year's supper? Then check out these 12 turkey options, from the simplest to the most elaborate. Then just pick the one that will make everyone's mouth water on the night of December 24!
1. Turkey accompanied by gravy
Forget about the idea that turkey meat is dry and bland. The secret to this recipe is not to bake too long. The ingredients are easy to have at home and the gravy is irresistible. Use leftover liquid from the roast, mix with onion, lemon, garlic and a little flour. Step by step here.
2. Turkey with pancetta
This recipe features a special filling made with navel oranges, garlic cloves, sage leaves and salt. Pancetta slices should be arranged all over the turkey breast, which is baked in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Access the detailed recipe.
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3. Juicy Christmas Turkey
To make the perfect Christmas turkey, try this tip: While roasting, water the meat from time to time so that it does not dry out using a mixture made of white wine and butter. The result is juicy and full of flavor. Access how to prepare this recipe here.
4. Stuffed and flavored turkey
A flavorful recipe can also be quite simple. Here, the turkey stuffing basically consists of lemon, onion, garlic and sheaf of fresh herbs. The differential is the brush strokes with butter, thyme, zest and lemon juice. Make mouth water? Check out the recipe details.
5. Turkey stuffed with dried fruit couscous
The spice aroma of this recipe is all about the holiday celebrations. You can prepare with whole or boneless turkey as you prefer. Couscous, in turn, can be made with cassava flour or pre-cooked rice. Check the ingredients and the way of preparation.
6. Turkey with bread and bacon stuffing
A dish that takes bacon hardly gets bad, right? Here it is used in turkey stuffing, along with 2 cloves of garlic, 300g of Portuguese bread, olive oil, salt, pepper and 2 lemons. Serve the turkey garnished with rosemary sprigs. It is a charm! Access the full recipe.
7. Turkey with Lemon, Herbs and White Wine
In this proposal, the sweetness of the Sicilian lemon and the butter with herbs help a lot not to let the turkey dry out. Another secret is to leave the meat marinating as long as possible in a combination made with wine, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice and fresh herbs. Learn the step by step.
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8. Turkey in Sicilian Herb and Lemon Butter
The recipe uses a technique taught by presenter Jamie Oliver: Passing well-seasoned butter between the turkey's flesh and skin, spreading the flavor everywhere and keeping the butter "stuck". through the skin. Check out the ingredient list and learn how to prepare it.
9. Turkey with braided bacon
Another recipe that brings the delicious taste of bacon to Christmas dinner. Here the idea is to cover the turkey with a weft made of bacon. It sounds complicated, but it is actually easy to do and the presentation is very beautiful. Serve with salad and potatoes or rice. Take a look at the walkthrough.
10. Turkey with Herb Butter
Important: You should start preparing this turkey recipe the day before serving. He should be refrigerated with wine, garlic and salt for 24 hours. The turkey stuffing is sweet, made with apple, peach, pear and onion. Check out the details of the preparation.
11. Spicy Turkey
Follow this ingredient list to ensure a applause-worthy result. Use lemon juice, pepper, cloves, cinnamon, onions, olive oil, garlic, wine, vinegar, bay leaf, parsley, chives and marjoram. A festival of aromas. See how to prepare this delight.
12. Turkey Stuffed with Wild Rice
In addition to the stuffing made with wild rice, star anise and crushed cardamom, another special touch of this turkey is the syrup prepared with sugarcane syrup, apple vinegar, melted butter, salt, nutmeg and cayenne pepper. Ideal for a more gourmet supper. Access the full recipe.
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Remember that each person usually has their little secret when preparing turkey.Share yours in the comments!
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