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THIS SPECIAL MENU FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN WILL MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS LUNCH A REAL CROWD-PLEASER

Showstopper Christmas turkey SERVES 6-8 TAKES 2 HRS 40 MINS, PLUS RESTING ♦ 1 bunch of fresh thyme ♦ 1 onion, peeled and quartered ♦ 1 lemon, quartered ♦ 2 fresh bay leaves ♦ 4kg free-range turkey ♦ 75g butter ♦ 1 garlic clove, peeled and quartered ♦ 3 large carrots, chopped into 3cm rounds ♦ 1?2 orange TO GARNISH (OPTIONAL) ♦ 1 punnet redcurrants ♦ 5 star anise ♦ 1?2 packet rocket ♦ 2 figs ♦ 5 caper berries, all halved YOU WILL NEED ♦ Cooking string and a meat thermometer 1 Heat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Stuff the thyme, onion, lemon and bay leaves into the turkey cavity with plenty of Maldon sea salt and cracked black pepper. Rub the butter all over the skin, and season well here, too.…

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