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Slow Roasted Turkey

You are going to love this Slow Roasted Turkey!!! It is juicy and so simple. Without any basting, brining or intricate butter rubbing bacon weaving skills, you get a super moist delicious bird. There is no babysitting, you stick it in the oven and leave it overnight. This is the BEST turkey you will ever cook! Learn how to cook a turkey overnight and you will love this method forever.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
11 hrs
Total Time
11 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 10 -12
Calories: 575 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

  • 1 whole turkey (12lb/5.5kg - see note 1)
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • salt

Instructions

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  1. Remove the turkey from the fridge before you want to cook it to ensure it isn't icy cold.
  2. Pre-heat the oven to 155ºF-170ºF/70ºC-80ºC (or the lowest your oven will go)
  3. Remove any giblets or neck from the turkey.
  4. Place the turkey on a trivet or rack over a large roasting tin
  5. Pour the boiling water into the roasting tin and then cover the turkey with foil. Ensure you cover the bird and really seal the edges.
  6. Place the turkey in the bottom of the oven for 10 hours.
  7. After this time use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the bird. Check the temp of the thigh meat and the thickest part of the breast.
  8. If they aren't at 64ºC yet then give it a further 30 minutes. (See notes)
  9. Remove the turkey from the oven and leave it in it's foil tent.
  10. Cook your sides and then turn the oven up as hot as it will go.
  11. Place the butter in a small frying pan and melt over a high heat until it starts to foam and turn golden.
  12. Remove the foil from the turkey and pour the butter all over the skin.
  13. Sprinkle with salt and then place the turkey in the hot oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and gorgeous.

Notes

  • This method will work with any sized turkey. If your turkey is under 4lb (2kg) then set your timer for 8 hours and check the internal temperature then.
  • If the temperature is under 55ºC then you can give the turkey another 2 hours in the oven, or turn the oven heat up by 10-15 degrees.

Nutrition Information

Calories 575kcal (29%) Protein 83g (166%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 287mg (96%) Sodium 463mg (19%) Potassium 865mg (25%) Vitamin A 325IU (7%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 3.3mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10-12

Amount Per Serving

Calories 575

% Daily Value*

Calories 575kcal 29%
Protein 83g 166%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 287mg 96%
Sodium 463mg 19%
Potassium 865mg 18%
Vitamin A 325IU 7%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 3.3mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.