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English Roast Turkey with Mashed Potatoes and Cranberry Sauce

Name: English Roast Turkey with Mashed Potatoes and Cranberry Sauce
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 whole turkey (approx. 4-5 kg); 100 g butter; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; salt and pepper; 1.5 kg potatoes, peeled and cubed; 100 ml milk; 50 g butter; 1 cup cranberry sauce; 1 tbsp fresh thyme; 1 tbsp fresh rosemary

A comforting English roast turkey served with creamy mashed potatoes and tangy cranberry sauce.

210 minutes6 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Rub turkey with butter, salt, and pepper. Place onion, carrots, and celery inside the cavity.
Roast turkey for 3-4 hours, basting occasionally.
Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with milk and butter.
Serve turkey with mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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