Turkey in the oven: Top 10 turkey recipes

Classic recipe for roasting turkey fillet in the oven

Turkey baked in the oven with herbs and soy sauce is tasty, low-calorie and quite elegant. The recipe is suitable both for a festive table and as a change from the usual menu.

• turkey meat - 700 g;
• salt - tsp;
• sugar (a little, optional);
• soy sauce;
• juice of one lemon;
• paprika;
• Italian herbs - 1.5-2 tsp;
• olive oil - 1 tbsp. l.;
• carrot.

If necessary, remove excess pieces of turkey meat (but do not trim off all of it, otherwise you will end up with dry meat) and skin.

Prepare the marinade. If you use a concentrated thick sauce, take a couple of teaspoons; if diluted, take twice as much. Squeeze out about a teaspoon of juice. We dilute everything with boiled water in a ratio of 1:5 with sauce and juice.

Sprinkle the meat part with a little salt and rub it by hand. Spray with oil, add herbs and paprika, rub the tenderloin well with your hands. Pour in the prepared marinade, rub again by hand and put it in the refrigerator for at least two hours - you can leave it for a day, then the meat will be saturated with the sauce as deeply as possible, making it very juicy and aromatic.

Place thick slices of carrots on the bottom of the mold, and meat on top. This way, the turkey meat will not burn or stick to the bottom in the oven. Pour the rest of the marinade on top.

Cover the pan with foil, folding the edges over the sides. Bake for about 40-45 minutes in a hot oven. The turkey is very flavorful and dark in color thanks to the soy sauce and paprika.

How to Roast a Whole Turkey

A rosy turkey baked in the oven with oranges and apples looks very impressive and can become the main highlight of the holiday table. It is recommended to choose a chilled poultry carcass, ripe, strong fruits and a lot of fragrant spices for the dish.

Required components:

• turkey - carcass;
• oranges, apples – 3 pcs.;
• mixture of peppers, seasonings for poultry, sea salt - 5 g each;
• garlic – 3 cloves;
• soy sauce – 30 ml.

Cooking:

1. Wash the bird thoroughly, dry with a towel, then rub with a mixture of ground pepper, sea salt and dry seasonings.
2. To make the marinade, you need to squeeze the juice from the oranges into a deep bowl, add soy sauce to it, add chopped garlic, and stir.
3. Place the turkey in a large bowl, pour over the prepared marinade and refrigerate for 15–20 hours.
4. After this time, take out the carcass, put diced apples in its belly and add a few slices of orange.
5. Wrap the stuffed turkey in food foil, place on a baking sheet, and place in the oven.
6. Cook for two hours at 185 degrees, then remove the bird, remove the shiny paper and bake uncovered for another fifty minutes.

Place the roasted turkey on a large tray, decorate with lettuce leaves, tomato slices and place on the table as a whole.

Baking recipe in foil

Baking meat in foil allows you to preserve its juiciness, make it tender and spicy.

• turkey thigh fillet - 1;
• olive oil (better suited for baking than regular sunflower oil);
• garlic - 1;
• salt;
• pepper;
• rosemary;
• cilantro.

We thoroughly wash the fillet and, if necessary, use a knife to remove any remaining fluff or rough skin.

Peel the garlic, cut the cloves into 2-3 parts. We make cuts in the fillet and place garlic pieces in them.

Prepare the marinade: mix herbs, spices, oil and chopped garlic clove. Rub the tenderloin with the prepared marinade and leave to marinate for several hours.

We unwind the foil as much as needed according to the size of the meat part with the ability to fold the sheet twice. Wrap the meat well, put it in the oven as hot as possible for a third of an hour, then reduce the temperature to 170 degrees. and leave to simmer for another 1-1.5 hours, then open the foil and cook at maximum temperature for another third of an hour. At the last stage, a crust forms.

In the sleeve in the oven

• 300 g breast without skin;
• half a chili;
• half a lemon fruit;
• 2 tbsp. l. grain mustard;
• olive oil;
• 2 tbsp. l. fine salt;
• 1 tbsp. l. ground black pepper.

First you need to prepare a marinade in which the meat will be marinated. To do this, you need to combine freshly squeezed lemon juice, finely chopped chili, spices, oil and salt in a bowl.

Wash the breast thoroughly, pat dry a little with paper towels, rub with marinade and leave in the refrigerator overnight to soak.

The next day, transfer the meat along with the remaining marinade into the sleeve, secure it on both sides and, placing it on a baking sheet, bake at 180 degrees for 50 minutes. 10 minutes before the end, if desired, you can rip the sleeve open, then a light brown color will form on the surface of the breast. Otherwise, it just turns out very juicy and soft.

Before serving, cut the breast into pieces.

On a note. If you cut the meat into pieces and let it marinate for more than 10 hours according to this recipe, you can prepare a very juicy, spicy kebab from it.

How to deliciously bake bird wings

Fans of savory dishes should take note of this recipe for delicious turkey wings baked in honey and soy sauce. To ensure that the meat is especially tender and aromatic, it is advisable to marinate it for at least 12 hours and then begin preparing the delicious delicacy.

Required components:

• turkey wings – 3 pcs.;
• garlic cloves – 2 pcs.;
• water – 100 ml;
• soy sauce – 85 ml;
• vinegar (apple) – 25 ml;
• honey – 40 g;
• vegetable oil – 15 ml.

Cooking:

1. Wash the turkey and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Pour water into a large bowl, add oil, honey, apple cider vinegar and soy sauce.
3. Wash the peeled garlic, then chop it with a special device. After that, add it to the marinade and stir.
4. Pour the prepared mixture over the bird's wings and keep in the cold for about 12–15 hours.
5. After this time, place the turkey on a baking sheet and place in an oven preheated to 195 degrees.
6. Bake the wings for about half an hour, then turn them bottom side up and cook for another twenty-five minutes.

It is recommended to serve the treat hot, with cheese sauce and pickled mushrooms.

Recipe with potatoes

• fillet - 1.2 kg;
• potatoes - 1.5 kg;
• carrot;
• onion;
• celery;
• dill greens;
• garlic;
• salt pepper.

Cut the fillet into small cubes, removing the skin and pieces of fat along the way.

We clean the vegetables and rinse them with cool water.

We suggest preparing the dish in a dietary style. This means that the food will not be fried.

Potatoes need to be prepared in a special way: cut into small cubes similar in size to meat, rinse with cold water and lightly dry with a towel. This technique will help the potatoes not stick together during baking.

We cut the remaining vegetables into the same pieces as potatoes. Mix all vegetables except potatoes together.

In a separate bowl, add salt and season the meat, potatoes and mixed vegetables.

Pour a glass of water into the mold, add bay leaves and peppercorns. Place potatoes, vegetables and meat in layers, repeating layers 2-3 times. Cover with foil and, if possible, with a lid.

Bake at 220 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Delicious turkey breast fillet in a sleeve