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Gordon Ramsay Turkey with Bacon

Gordon Ramsay Turkey with Bacon
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Gordon Ramsay’s Turkey with Bacon is a signature festive recipe that elevates the traditional roast turkey with a luxurious butter rub and a blanket of smoky bacon. The butter mixture — infused with garlic, lemon zest, and herbs — locks in moisture, while the bacon protects the breast from drying out during roasting. As the bacon crisps, it bastes the turkey, adding a delicious smoky aroma and a golden, appetizing finish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs), cleaned and patted dry

  • 10–12 slices streaky bacon

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 lemon (zested and halved)

  • 1 garlic bulb, halved horizontally

  • Fresh herbs: thyme, rosemary, sage (a few sprigs each)

  • 2 onions, roughly chopped

  • 2 carrots, roughly chopped

  • 2 celery sticks, roughly chopped

  • 2 cups chicken stock

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).

  • Make the herb butter by mixing softened butter with lemon zest, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.

  • Loosen the turkey skin gently using your fingers and spread half the butter under the skin and the rest over the top.

  • Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, garlic, and a few herb sprigs.

  • Place chopped vegetables in the roasting pan to form a base.

  • Lay the turkey on top, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

  • Cover the breast with bacon slices, slightly overlapping them to create a layer.

  • Roast for 20 minutes at high heat to crisp the bacon and seal the skin.

  • Reduce oven temperature to 180°C (350°F) and continue roasting for about 3 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the pan juices.

  • Remove bacon halfway through if it becomes too dark, and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).

  • Let the turkey rest for 30–45 minutes before carving for juicy, tender slices.

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