Perfect turkey crown
Learn how to cook the perfect turkey crown with this easy and flavorful recipe! Juicy, tender turkey paired with roasted vegetables and a rich homemade gravy. Includes pro tips, cooking variations, and storage instructions for leftovers. Ideal for holiday meals or special occasions!"
Ingredients
Turkey Ingredients
- 2 kg Turkey
- 100 grams Unsalted butter
- 1 Tablespoon Salt Skip or half if using salted butter or if any of your seasoning has salt.
Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp Powdered Garlic
- 1 tbsp Thyme
- 1 tbsp Chicken seasoning
- 1 tbsp white and black pepper
Roasting Tray Ingredients
- 1 Big Onion Cut in half
- 2 Carrots Cut into quarters
- 2 parsnips Cut into quarters
- 4 Potatoes 2 White and Sweet: Cut in half if using bigger potatoes.
- 500 ml Stock Chicken Or turkey stock
Gravy
- Leftover stock and drippings from pan
- 5 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1000 ml Stock Chicken turkey or vegetable stock. You can substitute with any stock available to you.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C fan / 190°C / 375°F. Pat turkey dry.
- Mix butter, garlic, and thyme. Rub half under the skin and the rest over the breast.
- Arrange carrots, onions, parsnips, and potatoes in a roasting tray. Pour in the stock and season.
- Place turkey crown on top, cover with foil, and roast for 2 hours.
- Remove foil, baste, and roast uncovered for 30 more minutes until golden.
- Check internal temperature (74°C/165°F). Rest for 30 minutes before carving.
- Strain pan drippings, skim fat, and whisk with cornstarch slurry. Boil until thickened.
- Carve and serve with gravy and sides.
Notes
Make sure to check the internal temperature of your turkey.
The cooking time will vary depending on the weight of your turkey.