Wood-Fired Thanksgiving Turkey

Name: Wood-Fired Thanksgiving Turkey
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 –14 lb turkey (thawed, giblets removed); Olive oil or melted butter; Salt and black pepper; 1 onion (quartered); 1 lemon (halved); 4 –6 garlic cloves; Fresh rosemary; Fresh thyme; 1 –2 cups turkey or chicken stock

Silvia Apilinario @apilinariosilvia

New York

This wood-fired turkey delivers rich flavor, crispy skin, and tender, juicy meat that makes it perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions. Cooking in a wood-fired oven enhances the taste while ensuring even roasting and beautiful browning.

Silvia Apilinario @apilinariosilvia

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Ingredients

12–14 lb turkey (thawed, giblets removed)
Olive oil or melted butter
Salt and black pepper
1onion (quartered)
1lemon (halved)
4–6 garlic cloves
Fresh rosemary
Fresh thyme
1–2 cups turkey or chicken stock

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Steps

1

Preheat your wood-fired oven to about 500°F, then allow it to cool down to 325–375°F for roasting.
2

Pat the turkey dry and rub olive oil or melted butter all over the surface. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
3

Stuff the cavity with onion, lemon, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
4

Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour stock into the bottom of the pan to keep it moist.
5

Put the turkey in the oven breast side up and cover loosely with foil.
6

Roast the turkey and rotate the pan every 30 minutes for even cooking
7

After about 1–1.5 hours, remove the foil and continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches 165–170°F.
8

Allow the skin to crisp and turn golden brown.
9

Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving and serving.

Tips

Use the leftover turkey carcass to create a soup or stock by boiling for about an hour with soup vegetables in a large pot or pressure cooker. Visit For more : https://www.ilfornino.com/recipes/